THE UKTC Taekwondo team from Dumfries enjoyed success at the Taekwondo Championships in Lanarkshire.
The team are climbing the league table and are now in an excellent position to win the Championships.
Alistair Vera, who is a third dan black belt and UKTC team coach trains the teams in venues around Dumfries.
He said: “I’m so incredibly proud of my team. They train hard and deserve the success they experienced at the UKTC Championships.
“I believe that with continued hard work, we could take the title. That would be be fantastic for the team and for Dumfries.”
Taekwondo triumph
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