World Championship in Chelyabinsk

Taekwondo club “Tajanas” sportsmen have defended Lithuanian country pride in World Adult age group championship (Chlabisnk, Russia). Event has taken place on 2015m. May 12 – 18.

Gabija in category up to 57 kg fought two fights. She suceeded in the first one – against Airish athlete Cleir Toland (21), by result 9 – 2. Second match was lost to spanish native Calvo Gomes (24 m.). Result was 0 – 12. First round was very close and ended by draw, but in second lithuanian received a hit in the eye area which caused a injury. Gabija`s rival is well – known fighter, currently 2 nd in World ranking listing. C. Gomez lost to Japanese Mayu Hamada (20) in the final and became the silver medalist.

In the world championhip Gabija placed 18 th (lost against vice – champion). There were 51 athlete competing in -57 kg category. T. Janusauskas stated that „Its a great result, considering young age and injuries during the preparation for the championship. I believe that Gabija is one of the most perspective Lithuanian athletes and there will be achievements in the future.” World championship was highly competitive, due the number of participants – 872 fighters from 139 countries. Lithuania was also represented by Gerda Gaizauskaite and Aurimas Klemas. More information about their results could be found in LTF Facebook page.

Taekwondo club „Tajanas“ trainer Tadas Janusauskas was the leader of the team (attended all the official events) and coach at the same time.

LT Taekwondo federation recognized T. Janusauskas and his team members results as very good. We are grateful for possibility to participate in this world championship.