A Hampton Park Secondary College student has struck gold after placing first at the MBW 2024 International Taekwondo Championship in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Wida Hussaini, a Year 10 student represented Australia and competed in the 15-17yr old and 46-49kg weight division; staving off fierce competition from 16 other athletes to win it all.
Her competition pool included other athletes from Australia, China and Malaysia with a total of 25000 competitors; of the 32 that hailed from Australia, five were representing Wida’s club.
Sally Carruthers, the cultural diversity and community engagement representative said that Wida’s achievement is a “testament to her dedication and skill”.
“[It] was made possible through the support she received from her school council and the broader community,” she said.
Looking ahead, Wida has set ambitious goals for her Taekwondo career, but in the short terms she plans to compete in interstate competitions across Sydney, Gold Coast and Melbourne throughout the remainder of the year.
Her aspirations, however, extend far beyond that with her sights set on the Olympics, either in Los Angeles or Brisbane.
“With her dedication and the continued support of her school and community, Wida’s future in Taekwondo looks bright,” Ms Carruthers said.
“The college community will be watching as she continues to chase her dreams and inspire others with her journey.”
