The main figures of taekwondo in the United Kingdom will arrive in Havana on Jan. 9 to hold joint training with athletes from Cuba and Canada, local media reported today. The Canadian team arrived in Havana the same day and is expected that training between British, Canadian and elite selections Cuba extends for about ten days. The only official competition is scheduled to take place until January 15 at the Sports City Coliseum in Havana.
The British counted in the 80 kg with Aaron Cook, world medalist and winner several times in 2010 by NOCA Steve Lopez of the U.S., five times world champion.
on the payroll also highlights the English Sara Stevenson, world champion in the 67 kg in Copenhagen in 2009 and bronze medal in Beijing 2008 and Branka Walkden, second in the world rankings last year over 67 kg.
Joins Mahama Cho's presence in more than 80 kg, and Martin Stamper (68) and Jordan Gaile, Tony Grisman and Michael Harvey, whose divisions have not been informed by the federation of the United Kingdom.
Canada confirmed its presence in the tournament but did not say who serve on its selection.
The Cuban collective Despaigne Robelis will be led by world champion university, 2010, Dianellis Montejo, bronze medal in Beijing 2008 and Daimi Castellanos, who won a world silver. According to the Commissioner
National Taekwondo, Carlos Bonasco, the presence of British and Canadians will be "Very important and beneficial" for the preparation of the Cubans in the face of the Pan American Games in Guadalajara 2011.
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