19 (7 poomsae and 12 kyorugi) players have been shortlisted for the Asian Cities Taekwondo Championships which will be held from 8 to 10 January 2016 in Hong Kong.
The selection trials were held on Sunday 1 November 2015 at the STF National Training Centre. The shortlisted players are as follows.
Kyorugi
– Ng Ming Wei
– Jason Tan Junwei
– Raja Arshad
– Vincent Lim Hong Bin
– Gan Guo Bin
– Raja Zulfadli
– Jaden Lim
– Gerald Koh
– Chew Xin Wei
– Nur Fadzlyn
– Kylynn Goh
– Nichelle Tan
Poomsae
– Kwong Shuen
– Chelsea Sim Shu Zhen
– Tow Lee Ting
– Kang Rui Jie
– Wesley Ng
– Woon Yong Chuang
– Linda Sim Ee Guay
Shortlisted players will be required to fulfill the training requirements averaging 12 hours per week to qualify for the final selection which will be held in December 2015. In addition, the following will also be taken into consideration.
– Attitude and behaviour
– Current skill level and fitness
– Level of commitment
– Potential for future development and investment
– Ability to demonstrate team spirit and work well with team mates
The number of players who will eventually board the plane will be decided by the selectors at the final trial.
All shortlisted players are requested to report for training by Wednesday 11 November 2015 at the STF National Training Centre.