Tiyamike Guba
* After another fantastic performance at the Scorpion Taekwondo 1-2-1 Championships in Barnsley on Sunday, September 13
* Since January, the up-and-coming UK-based has now attained five medals — two gold, two silver and bronze
By Duncan Mlanjira
Five-year-old Malawian up-and-coming taekwondo star, Tiyamike Guba has won his second gold medal in six tournaments since January.
He has attained it after another fantastic performance at the Scorpion Taekwondo 1-2-1 Championships in +24 kg category held at Barnsley, UK on Sunday September 13.
Tiyamike — son to Malawi’s UK-based multiple medal-winning Taekwondo Master, Yamikani Guba — went through formal Taekwondo training in December and in his first tournament in January, he won his earliest medal — a silver.
After his first medal, he participated in the Pee Wee 25kg category in March in the 2nd Ultimate North East Taekwondo Championships at Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre in which he reached the quarterfinals — losing 2-1 in a closely contested encounter.
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The second medal was a bronze in minor male 24kg category attained in May at the Apex Open Taekwondo Championships, which was held at George Carnell Sports Centre in Manchester.
And in June, he earned his second silver medal at the ULTIMATE 1‑2‑1 Championships in Barnsley in minor male +24kg category.
His father reports that Tiyamike has won admiration from his coaches and tournament organisers and after securing the first place on Sunday, he stepped up once again for an additional exhibition bout.
“He showed courage, confidence and a real willingness to challenge himself and gain more valuable ring experience,” said the father, a Sergeant in the British Army serving with the 4th Regiment Royal Artillery.
“As parents, we couldn’t be prouder watching his hard work, determination and confidence continue to grow.
“Every competition is another step in his journey, and seeing his progress means more to me than any medal.”
To Tiyamike, the father says: “Keep working, keep learning and keep believing in yourself, Champ — we are incredibly proud of you!”
