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Top trio fight their way to medal glory at World Taekwon-do competition
Paisley Daily Express
|August 05, 2025
Renfrewshire martial arts students brought international glory home last week - returning from the World Taekwon-do Championships with a remarkable haul of medals and unforgettable performances.
Three members of the Phoenix Taekwon-do and Korean Kickboxing Renfrewshire club secured medals at the championships held on their home turf at Braehead Arena.
Elena Poulos, James Allan and Isla Caldwell were amongst 13 students of the Renfrew club who joined instructor Kev Wyllie in stepping onto the world stage.
Elena Poulos, an incredible 43-year-old grandmother, won gold in the individual sparring category.
Having only joined the club 18 months ago, she now holds eight national and international titles, including the Irish, British, English and Scottish championships.
Her latest victory at the worlds cements her as one of the fastest-rising stars in UK martial arts.
This story is from the August 05, 2025 edition of Paisley Daily Express.
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