Held in Cairo Egypt, 30th November - 2nd December, the internationally experienced Kiwi team capitalised on their recent international performances by placing much higher this time than our previous participation at the World Poomsae Championships and three of our Union members were a big part of this.

Union members Samantha Knox finished 25th overall in the Junior Female Individual division and in the Female Team Poomsae event, Marlies Elliott, Samantha Knox and Staci Knox finished up in 14th place. The New Zealand Poomsae Team also had a top 30 placing and an 11th placing in the senior individual female and male divisions.

This is the third time New Zealand has sent a representative team to compete at the World Poomsae Championships and our best results to date. Poomsae competition has become very popular in New Zealand and there is now a clear path-way for our Poomsae athletes to represent New Zealand at the best of international competitions. The New Zealand National Poomsae Team's performance at the World Championships reflects a big improvement in our international standing and the Union congratulates the team on a great effort and for representing New Zealand with pride.  It's great to see our Union members being a key part of this result. 

Also a big thanks from TNZ to NZ Poomsae Team Manager Sharon Knox who spent many hours arranging the teams participation and looking after them in Cairo, and to Master Ivan Kim for coaching the team to a much improved position on the international rankings.