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Omar Dib

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6 months ago
I am happy and humbled by my results for the 2025-2026 tournament season in the 15-17 second and third-degree group. Adding six more state titles was not easy; juggling academics and taekwondo is no simple task! This tournament season has been the hardest so far, the most challenging and competitive, but at the same time, the most exciting! Once, someone asked me why I don’t take a break this tournament season, especially since I am already a World Champion and my group is very competitive, with many competitors having been in this group for three years and having much more experience than I do. I firmly responded NO that I am not a quitter; I will never shy away from challenges. On the contrary, I embrace them because they help me grow and improve in what I love. I may be one of the youngest in this group, but I am determined to always do my best. No matter the results, I will be happy knowing that I gave my all on the mat! Thank you to my instructor @neriferlu for all the support, encouragement, hours of training for his kindness and all his knowledge of taekwondo , I’m very lucky to have him as my main instructor. To Miss Fernanda for her endless support and encouragement. To my school @w4lballantyne and all my friends who are always supportive. And a big thanks to my family, my parents who invested on me, believe on me, and always be by my side. Next step Districts! 💪🏻🥇🏆
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Posted On: May 12th 2026, 12:42 pm
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I am happy and humbled by my results for the 2025-2026 tournament season in the 15-17 second and third-degree group. Adding six more state titles was not easy; juggling academics and taekwondo is no simple task! This tournament season has been the hardest so far, the most challenging and competitive, but at the same time, the most exciting!

Once, someone asked me why I don’t take a break this tournament season, especially since I am already a World Champion and my group is very competitive, with many competitors having been in this group for three years and having much more experience than I do. I firmly responded NO that I am not a quitter; I will never shy away from challenges. On the contrary, I embrace them because they help me grow and improve in what I love.

I may be one of the youngest in this group, but I am determined to always do my best. No matter the results, I will be happy knowing that I gave my all on the mat!
Thank you to my instructor @neriferlu for all the support, encouragement, hours of training for his kindness and all his knowledge of taekwondo , I’m very lucky to have him as my main instructor. To Miss Fernanda for her endless support and encouragement. To my school @w4lballantyne and all my friends who are always supportive. And a big thanks to my family, my parents who invested on me, believe on me, and always be by my side. Next step Districts! 💪🏻🥇🏆
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ata_ninjakk 6 months ago

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Congratulations sir!!

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