Kori Tsang Earns Silver at World Taekwondo Championships
The 13-year-old Forest Hills resident secured a silver medal with Team USA during the September 2026 competition.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Gymnastics
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Forest Hills native Kori Tsang claimed a silver medal as a member of the Team USA Female Cadet Team at the World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships. The event, which took place in South Korea in September 2026, saw the team secure their podium finish after defeating squads from Thailand, Indonesia, and Hong Kong.
Why it matters
Tsang's performance marks a historic achievement as she is the first student from any Champions Martial Arts school to win a medal at a world championship. Her success highlights the culmination of seven years of dedicated training and competition experience.
Kori Tsang is 13 years old and currently trains for 15 hours per week. She began her training at age 6 and achieved her black belt by age 10.
The players
Kori Tsang
She is a 13-year-old martial artist from Forest Hills who trains at a local Champions Martial Arts school.
Team USA Female Cadet Team
This is a representative youth squad consisting of American athletes who compete in international taekwondo events.
The details
Tsang competed as part of the Team USA Female Cadet Team, which successfully advanced through several international rounds before falling to the host nation in the finals. Beyond her competitive schedule, Tsang assists in teaching classes for younger students at her martial arts school.
Timeline
January 2026: Kori Tsang qualified for the world championships.
September 2026: Kori Tsang competed at the World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships.
Season Trajectory
This performance at the 2026 World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships serves as a significant marker in the progression of elite youth taekwondo athletes. It establishes a new benchmark for students from regional martial arts schools competing on the international stage.
Tsang's success confirms her position as a top-tier contender for upcoming international Cadet-level tournaments. Local students and aspiring athletes can monitor her future tournament results to gauge the competitive standards for the upcoming season.
The takeaway
Consistent, high-volume training is essential for reaching international competitive levels in technical martial arts. Tsang currently maintains a rigorous schedule of 15 hours of training per week to balance her competition goals with her local training obligations.
What happens next
Tsang is scheduled to participate in future world championship events, competing in both individual and team categories.
Further reading
For more on competitive youth sports, visit the Forest Hills Gymnastics section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by QNS.
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