Eight-year old Mindy Low Lixian from Eunos TKD emerged as the star of the 1st National Young Junior Poomsae Championships held on 11 June 2006 at Toa Payoh Indoor Hall.
Mindy not only outperformed 15 other participants in her category but also won the hearts of the judges to take home the best overall performer award in the competition. Her impressive display of skills and discipline also awed the STF President, Mr Milan Kwee.
Said Mr Kwee who enjoyed the competition as much as the parents and other spectators: “Mindy stood out from all the other competitors. She conducted herself very well in and out of the arena. Her uniform was immaculate. Her stances were clear. Her execution of techniques was almost flawless. Most of all she showed nerves of steel.”
Mr R Jeyaraman, one of the judges, was equally impressed. He said: “Yes, I have no doubt that she was the most outstanding performer. My fellow judges, Mr Chin Khee Shin and Mr. Steven Soh, also gave her high marks. Picking her as the best was obvious.”
The championships which attracted more than 150 participants also produced 12 other champions in the various categories. They were:
13 – 15 years old (Male) – Poom Belt
Tan JunWei Jason Acme TKD
13 – 15 years old (Female) – Poom Belt
Tang Charlotte Taekwon Singapore
10 – 12 years old (Male) – Blue Belt
Chong Wei Xian Eunos TKD
10 – 12 years old (Male) – Poom Belt
Lim Hong Bin Vincent Taekwon Singapore
10 – 12 years old (Female) – Poom Belt
Yeo Jin Ting Synergy TKD
7 – 9 years old (Male) – Yellow Belt
Yap Kervin Acme TKD
7 – 9 years old (Female) – Yellow Belt
Leow Jay Min Isabelle Pasir Ris Elias CC
7 – 9 years old (Male) – Green Belt
Ng Darren JH Kim TKD
7 – 9 years old (Male) – Blue Belt
Cheong Yan Keat Eunos TKD
5 – 6 years old (Open)
Chia Song Wai Terence Acme TKD
7 – 9 years old (Open)
Low Lixian Mindy Eunos TKD
10 – 12 years old (Open)
Chia Pei Lynn Cheryl Temasek Primary School
13 – 15 years old (Open)
Cheong Xin Yi Michelle Team Dragon
Mr. Kwee gave away the prizes at the end of the competition. Before he left, he personally thanked all the volunteers including Tournament Chairman, Mr Lee Thiam Poh, for a job well done.