The Virtual Harrogate Mayor Open Poomsae Championship 2021 was a remarkable event that showcased the skills and talents of taekwondo practitioners from various countries. In this blog post, we will describe what, where, when, why, and how this event happened, and what the result and some benefits for Amikom University were.
The Virtual Harrogate Mayor Open Poomsae Championship 2021 was an online taekwondo competition that featured the poomsae discipline. Poomsae is a form of taekwondo that involves performing a series of movements and techniques in a fixed pattern. The participants were judged based on their accuracy, power, speed, rhythm, expression of energy, and presentation.
The event took place in the United Kingdom on April 11, 2021. However, since it was a virtual competition, the participants recorded their performances in their own locations and submitted them online. The organizers then evaluated the videos and announced the winners.
The event happened as a way to promote taekwondo as a martial art and a sport, and to provide an opportunity for taekwondo enthusiasts to compete and learn from each other. The event also aimed to support the Harrogate Mayor’s Charity Appeal, which raises funds for various local causes.
The event was organized by Harrogate Taekwondo Club and supported by British Taekwondo. The participants had to register online and pay a fee of £10 per category. There were 12 categories based on age and belt level. The participants had to perform two poomsae from a designated list and upload their videos to a platform called Sportdata. The videos had to follow certain rules and guidelines, such as having a clear background, wearing a dobok (taekwondo uniform), and having no music or editing. The judges then scored the videos using a system called Poomsae Pro.
Amikom University of Yogyakarta was one of the institutions that participated in the event. Amikom University is a private university that offers various programs in information technology, business, communication, and creative industries. The university has a taekwondo team that is part of its extracurricular activities.
The taekwondo team of Amikom University achieved outstanding results in the event. Out of four athletes who competed, three won gold medals and one won silver medal. The gold medalists were Andika Faris Pratama (K2/under 35 Male), M Gempur Maashi (K3/ under 35 Male), and Eka Novitasari (K2 / under 35 Female). The silver medalist was Salsabila Mutiara (K1 / under 35 Female).
The medals were not only a source of pride for the athletes, but also for the university. The achievements demonstrated the excellence and quality of Amikom University in both academic and non-academic fields. The participation also increased the visibility and reputation of Amikom University in the international arena. Moreover, the event provided valuable experience and learning opportunities for the athletes, who had to overcome various challenges such as adapting to online platforms, maintaining physical fitness, and balancing their studies with their training.
In conclusion, the Virtual Harrogate Mayor Open Poomsae Championship 2021 was a successful and meaningful event that brought together taekwondo lovers from different countries and cultures. Amikom University was honored to be part of this event and congratulates its taekwondo team for their remarkable performance.
