Taekwondo athlete will represent Island in Euro championships

Friday, 12 April 2024 15:45

A taekwondo athlete has transferred her global athlete licence to the Isle of Man.

Bianca Cook, (previously Walkden) from Liverpool, will represent the Island at the European Championships next month in a bid to enter for the Olympic Games in Paris.

She is a three-time world champion of taekwondo, claiming bronze medals in Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020.

She said: 'It is great to have the opportunity to represent the Isle of Man.

'My aim is to show my form for selection for Team GB whilst at the same time, representing the Isle of Man in World Taekwondo in competitions including at the European Championships.'

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