The STF is currently looking for suitable members of the Taekwondo fraternity to serve in the following Committees:
Audit and Ethics Committee
Selections Committee
The proposed terms and reference are herewith attached.
We are looking for candidates with the following attributes:
a. leadership background in sports administration, a strong passion and will to serve b. extensive knowledge and experience in Taekwondo as a practitioner c. former National athletes The Committees will meet on a quarterly basis and for about 2 hours per meeting. Please write to Mr Malik Aljunied at ceo@stf.org.sg with the following information: a. educational & professional qualifications b. coaching, sports administration background c. similar volunteer experience in other sports-related committees d. Taekwondo related knowledge or experience (coaching, competition, volunteering etc) e. a personal statement on why and how you plan to contribute to the STF and Taekwondo fraternity
if you are interested or would like to seek further clarification. Looking forward to hearing from you.
The Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) is honoured to announce that Sister Linda Sim was appointed the Vice Chairman of Taekwondo for All Committee and subsequently a member of Member Relations & Development Commission of World Taekwondo. This appointment is by Dr. Chungwon Choue, President of World Taekwondo. The tenure will be until the 2023 World Taekwondo Championships.
Sister Linda Sim has always been a source of inspiration, with her significant achievements and selfless contributions to the Singapore Taekwondo fraternity.
In 2006, initiated an outreach to children with cancer and other life-limiting conditions by providing the opportunity to learn Taekwondo at the Assisi Hospice Children Day Care Centre. Sister Linda came forward to serve as a coach, willingly sharing not only her knowledge of and passion for Taekwondo but also the life skills and values that Taekwondo presents.
Apart from being actively volunteering and selflessly helping out in the community, Sister Linda also represented Singapore in many overseas competitions and recently clinched a Gold medal at World Stage*.
STF believes that with the extensive knowledge and experience that Sister Linda has under her belt, she will definitely be a great asset to World Taekwondo and continue to promote Taekwondo worldwide.
On behalf of all the stakeholder of Taekwondo, STF extends heartiest congratulations to Sister Linda on her global appointment at World Taekwondo.
We refer to the 1st RN International Taekwondo Championship 2021organised by Galle District Taekwondo Association, Sri Lanka.
Registration for Poomsae and Speed Kicking Competition ends on 15 December 2021.
For Affiliates keen to register their students for the competition, please email to stkdf@mail.com for STF’s approval before you proceed to register with the Organiser at their website link detailed in the Competition materials attached to this circular for your easy reference.
We refer to the Bangabandhu International Virtual Taekwondo Championship Bangladesh 2021 organised by Bangladesh Taekwondo Federation.
Registration for the competition starts on 22 November 2021 and ends on 14 December 2021.
For Affiliates keen to register their students for the competition, please email to stkdf@mail.com for STF’s approval before you proceed to register with the Organiser at their website link detailed in the Competition materials attached to this circular for your easy reference.
Overview Requirements for Safe Management Measures at the workplace (by the Ministry of Manpower)
MOM, SNEF, and NTUC have updated the workplace safe management measures (as at 23 October 2021) to allow greater flexibility for businesses, while mitigating the risk of COVID-19 transmission.
While the well-being of our Staff is priority, we will also maintain service delivery standards and support our Stakeholders (Affiliates, partner agencies, Athletes, Coaches, Parents and members of public).
We are pleased to announce that our STF Office will be re-opened from Monday, 29 November 2021.
Operating Hours (wef 29 November 2021) Days: Mondays to Fridays Time: 1000hrs to 1700hrs
Safe Management Measures (for strict compliance) a. Everyone visiting the STF Office must adhere to prevailing workplace Safe Management Measures and are subjected to the following requirements:
• BE FULLY VACCINATED (to show evidence via the TraceTogether App / COVID-19 Vaccination Report). Secretariat staff will conduct supervised ART test every Monday, 1400hrs)
• WEAR MASKS AT THE OFFICE: Everyone at the STF office including staff, visitors, suppliers and contractors, must wear a mask properly secured.
• OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE: e.g., wash their hands regularly and refrain from touching the face.
• Take care of the workplace
All employees and visitors must check-in and check-out of the STF office using SafeEntry (with the TraceTogether app) to help MOH establish potential transmission chains.
Visitors who are unwell/having fever upon temperature screening) will be refused entry.
Visitors who are unwell will reschedule their appointments or be served via alternate means
• ADHERE TO TRAVEL ADVISORIES: Please adhere to MOH’s prevailing travel advisory.
• ENSURE CLEAR PHYSICAL SPACING OF AT LEAST 1 METRE through physical means and demarcation of safe physical distances (at least 1m apart)
Between all persons at the Office and at all times during work-related events at the workplace.
• MINIMISE NEED FOR COMMON PHYSICAL TOUCHPOINTS:
We will only meet Visitors via PRIOR APPOINTMENT
Limit to only maximum of 2 visitors at any one time
Limit time spent by visitors at the STF office to 30 minutes This information is available at the STF Website, STF Office; and via email to all affiliates. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we ensure a safe office environment for all. Malik Aljunied, ACEO, STF
With the prevailing COVID-19 impacting sports events globally, World Taekwondo successfully organised the 2021 WT Online Poomsae Championships for member countries. This was a welcomed opportunity for our National Team Poomsae athletes to perform.
We are pleased to announce that 2 of our Junior players and 1 Master player (Over 65 Category) qualified for the final round which ended on 28 April 2021 and 31 October respectively. Our players gave their best and performed creditably well.
Mr Nicholas Khaw – 7 Of 25 Position Individual Recognise Poomsae
Mr Darren Yap – 7 Of 15 Position Individual Freestyle Poomsae
They are the first junior players in Singapore to reach the finals of the World Championships under the cut-off system. However, it was not the first time that Mr Nicholas Khaw surpassed his personal achievements. In November 2018, at the 2018 World Poomsae Championships held in Chinese Taipei, Mr Nicholas Khaw finished in 5th position out of 27 contenders under the knockout system.*
Sister Linda Sim 1 Of 5 Position Individual Recognised Poomsae
In 2018, Sister Linda Sim won a medal at the the first ever World Poomsae Championships, beating the defending champion Bronwyn Butterworth from Australia in the quarter-final. This year, Sister Linda’s perseverance and determination made her the first Singaporean to clinch a Gold Medal for Singapore at the World Stage.
We would like to congratulate Mr Nicholas Khaw, Mr Darren Yap and Sister Linda Sim for their excellent achievements at this outing, reaching new heights in performance, doing STF proud and keeping the Singapore flag flying high and honorably.
The Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) is grateful to receive a donation of 1 000 pieces of masks from Mr Daniel Kim from Ildo. Mr David Koh, STF President, and Mr Ng Hwa An, accepted the masks on 8 November 2021, on behalf of STF.
STF deeply appreciates the timely gesture from Mr. Daniel Kim as we continue to fight the spread of COVID-19. Despite the challenging pandemic impacting everyone, the generosity and dedication from our community partners never wavered.
We hope that everyone in the fraternity will continue to stay vigilant and healthy as we look forward to a better year ahead.
The Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) is pleased to announce the settlement of the dispute between former STF Secretary General and Head Coach, Ms Wong Liang Ming and STF.
On 18 September 2020, Ms Wong Liang Ming commenced a claim for defamatory remarks purportedly made by STF in relation to the announcement dated 19 May 2020 on her suspension.
Through a series of mediations, negotiation and discussion, parties have arrived at an amicable resolution to the matter. The terms of the settlement shall remain strictly confidential, and parties hope to be able to move on for the betterment of Taekwondo.
STF acknowledges Ms Wong’s significant contributions to the development, growth and promotion of Taekwondo for over 40 years, as a national athlete, coach and sports administrator, both locally and internationally..
With this closure, the STF Board wishes Ms Wong well in her future endeavours and affirms STF’s commitment and resolve to focus on sport development and pursuit of Sports Excellence.
