We may have missed Tonga but I think the qualifier was great overall. Record participation, many close fights, upsets. I think this Oceania qualifier should stay for long. I think in combat sports this is the best chance to qualify multiple athletes if the ecosystem is strong in Oceania.
While wrestling also has direct qualifiers, due to Africa it's a little harder. Boxing needs a limit on Australia say max 8.
Historically, they have been selected. In general, New Zealand wants a top 16 finish with the potential of finishing in the top 8 which taekwondo fulfills
NZNOC considering TNZ, is it official. OTU still says there are not recognised, on Facebook page
The heavy weight will be interesting as also has a very good Taekwondo player who won silver at -73kg at Pacific Games. Should be an interesting face off for quota between 2 nations that never qualified a Taekwondo player.
In -67, Pauline Lolohea has been pretty good. She hasn't lost to anyone except Rebecca Murray who's not selected. She was very competitive in her 1st round loss at world champs too. So unless the New Zealand athlete is pretty good she might not be able to beat her. Even if she does, NZNOC might not take her in team as there's no noteworthy results at international level. Since are in same half if she reaches finals, quota goes to 2nd highest ranked athlete at the competition which would probably be Naitasi Lolohea, the 16 year old in the other half.
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In 68kg an athlete now representing is participating. He may win the quota only for it to be reallocated to maybe .
+80 another very interesting category. I'm giving the edge due to being at home as well as his Pacific games performance. Pita can never be ruled out even though he remembers Taekwondo only at Oceania Qualifiers. has an outside chance too.
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Yes On Facebook. Fijian Coach posted about 2 Fijians qualifying few days ago while PNG Taekwondo confirmed the same.
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