A team of 10 athletes from STKDD Elite KUP delivered an outstanding performance at the British Taekwondo National Poomsae Championships 2026, held in Nottingham on Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November 2026, achieving 15 medal-winning performances and securing 5th place out of 63 clubs in the KUP Club standings.
Competing against athletes from across the United Kingdom, STKDD recorded one of its strongest performances to date, with every member of the team returning home with a medal.
The club’s athletes won a total of:
– 4 Individual British National Champion titles
– 6 Team British National Champion titles
– 1 Pair British National Champion title
– 2 Silver medals
– 2 Bronze medals
The results contributed to STKDD’s impressive fifth-place finish in the overall KUP rankings, despite fielding a relatively small squad of 10 competitors.
British National Champions
Eight STKDD athletes claimed national championship honours during the two-day competition:
– Joy Rana – Individual Gold and Team Gold
– Parisa Chongbang – Individual Gold and Team Gold
– Suyen Chongbang – Individual Gold and Pair Gold
– Ashlyn Budhathoki – Individual Gold
– Sarah Thapa – Team Gold
– Charlyn Budhathoki – Team Gold
– Soraya Jas Rai – Team Gold
– Tsyoden Lama – Team Gold
Silver Medallists
Two athletes earned silver medals in their respective categories:
– Ashwin Bura – Individual Silver
– Sarah Thapa – Individual Silver
Bronze Medallists
Bronze medals were awarded to:
– Sahas Gurung – Team Bronze
– Soraya Jas Rai – Individual Bronze
Strong Club Performance
The results underline the continued progress of STKDD in national Poomsae competition. Achieving a top-five finish among 63 clubs demonstrates the club’s strength across individual, pair and team events.
With all 10 athletes reaching the podium and contributing to the club’s overall points tally, the Nottingham championships marked a significant achievement for STKDD and its athletes.
The club’s success at the 2026 British Taekwondo National Poomsae Championships reflects the dedication of its competitors, coaches and supporters, as STKDD continues to establish itself as one of the leading KUP Poomsae clubs in the United Kingdom.
Results Summary
– 10 athletes competed
– 15 medal-winning performances
– 11 British National Champion titles (Individual, Pair and Team combined)
– 2 Silver Medals
– 2 Bronze Medals
– 5th Place Overall out of 63 Clubs in the KUP Club Standings
– Every athlete returned home with a medal.
