Sport
2 June, 2025
Kuranda’s karate kid
A YOUNG man from Kuranda’s ITF Taekwon-Do North Queensland was recently selected to represent Australia in Italy later this year.
Hunter Thomson was selected in the Australian team after an “outstanding” performance at the 2024 National Championships held in Cairns last year.
The 17-year-old will attend the ITF Taekwon-Do World Championships in Jesolo, Italy, this October.
“Hunter’s dedication is remarkable. He trains consistently while balancing the demands of school, family, and elite sport,” instructor Master Jeff Dieben said.
“His training regime includes regular club classes, gym sessions, squad training, technical seminars, and ongoing competition at regional, state, and national levels.
Hunter has been training in the martial art of taekwon-do for nearly a decade, and he will take his skill and experience overseas to represent his country.
Before he goes overseas however, Hunter and his club will compete in the National Championships in Melbourne this month where they will compete in various events including patterns, sparring, and special technique events.
