Kiribati Taekwondo Association

Safe travels, Uriamteiti Teakaua and coach Master Nelson Ekeaua ✈️🌏

Wishing you all the best as you head off to Wuxi, China for the World Taekwondo Championships (WTC). 🇨🇳🥋

Go make us proud!

Philippians 4:13 "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me"

Congratulations to Master Nelson Ekeaua on being appointed as a Council Member of the Oceania Taekwondo Union. Your commitment and service to Taekwondo continue to inspire us all.

🌏 Oceania Taekwondo Union – Election Results & Vision for the New Term
Dear Oceania Taekwondo Family,
We are pleased to announce the results of the Oceania Taekwondo Union (OTU) elections. Congratulations to all the newly elected officials who will lead our region for the new term (2025-2029)
🔹 President
Mr. Maher Magableh (Australia)

🔹 Senior Vice President
Mr. Oh Jin Keun (New Zealand)

🔹 Vice Presidents
Mr. John Posing Cholai (Papua New Guinea)
Mr. Henri Jouanno (New Caledonia)

🔹 Secretary General
Ms. Linda Pace (Australia)

🔹 Treasurer
Mr. Joses Duddley (Solomon Islands)

🔹 Council Members
Mr. Nelson Ekeaua (Kiribati)
Mr. Jason Sam (Marshall Islands)
Ms. Siniva Setareki (Cook Islands)

We extend our sincere appreciation to all Member National Associations (MNAs) for their active participation and continued trust in the OTU. Your support and collaboration are vital to the future success of Taekwondo in our region.
As we enter this new chapter, our vision for the next term is clear: to unite, empower, and elevate Taekwondo across Oceania.
Together, we will:
💪 Promote unity, transparency, and collaboration among all MNAs.
🥋 Enhance development programs for athletes, coaches, and referees.
🌍 Host more high-quality regional and international events.
🌱 Invest in grassroots programs and youth participation.
👩‍🦰 Empower women and young leaders within the Taekwondo community.
This marks a new era of growth, cooperation, and excellence. With shared vision and teamwork, we will continue to build a stronger future for Taekwondo in Oceania.

One Vision. One Oceania. One Taekwondo.

🎊 With Full Hearts, We Celebrate You.Team Kiribati Taekwondo! 🇰🇮💖🥋

What a beautiful journey it has been! To our incredible athletes, you’ve made us cry, cheer, and smile with pride. Your strength, discipline, and unshakable spirit have carried the name of Kiribati with honor and grace.

Congratulations, Team Kiribati!
Your hard work has blossomed into something truly special. We are beyond proud to celebrate your amazing achievements:

🥇 4 Gold
🥈 2 Silver
🥉 5 Bronze

To our Heavenly Father, thank You.
We know You walked with our team, stood with them on the mat, and carried them through each challenge. Without You, none of this would be possible. We give all the glory to You.

A special thank you to Master Nelson, Vice President Teribannara, all the loving parents, and our Kiribati family in Fiji. Your love, support, and encouragement have been the wind beneath our wings.

From a tiny island with a big heart, you’ve shown the world what unity, faith, and determination can achieve.
We are so deeply proud of you all.
You didn’t just win medals, you won hearts 💖 .

Kam Aitokamauea- Team Kiribati 🇰🇮
We love you. We celebrate you. You are our pride 🖖.

A special thank you to Master Ra for the generous opportunity to let our Team Kiribati 🇰🇮 train alongside the Albert Park Taekwondo Club in Fiji🇫🇯. Your support and guidance have made a big difference in our preparation and confidence. Vinaka vaka levu!

We also extend our heartfelt gratitude to our very own Master Nelson for his tireless effort, dedication, and strong guidance throughout our journey. And to our Vice President Teribannara, thank you for your nonstop support and commitment to the growth of our team and the sport. We are truly grateful.

🥋Our Team Departs for the Korean Cup in Fiji!

Proud of our Taekwondo team as they head off to represent Kiribati with strength, discipline, and heart.

Thank You, God, for being with us through every step of the preparation. Please continue to protect and guide our team as they travel and compete.

Let’s do this, team! Go give it your all—we’re already so proud of you! 🙌🔥

To our athletes:
💪 Believe in yourselves.
👊 Trust in one another.
🏆 Compete with heart and integrity.

🥋 Grand Grading & Taekwondo Championship 2025 🏆

We are thrilled to extend our heartfelt congratulations to everyone who has achieved a new rank! Your hard work and dedication have truly paid off, and we are proud of each and every one of you for reaching this important milestone in your Taekwondo journey.

A special shoutout goes to our Chief Instructor, Nelson Ekeaua, for successfully passing and receiving his Dan 4 ranking, officially making him a Master. Your commitment to excellence inspires us all.

We would also like to express our gratitude to Master Ra for being a steadfast supporter of Kiribati Taekwondo over the past 10 years. Your guidance and encouragement have played a crucial role in our growth and success. Additionally, we extend our sincere thanks to Mwyssa for the unwavering support and dedication to our sport. We also thank KNOC for their ongoing support of Kiribati Taekwondo, which has been invaluable to our development.

Once again, congratulations to all! Let’s continue to strive for greatness together!

We are pleased to announce that our member, Kairo Smith Ekeaua, will be representing us at the Junior Championship in Korea, with the guidance of his coach.

We are confident in your abilities and will be cheering for you from afar.

A special thanks to KNOC for making this opportunity possible.

Join us for Taekwondo Training for Kids!

📅 When: Every Monday and Wednesday
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
📍 Where: Betio Sport Complex

Our classes help kids develop discipline, focus, and self-confidence, all while having fun!

For more information, contact us at 73051593 or email us on [email protected]