Welcome to my website! I'm Aymen Achnine and I'm a Taekwondo athlete representing the Netherlands at international tournaments. Alongside my athletic career, I'm also a Master student of International & European Law at Tilburg University. Here, I share my journey—both on the mat and in the classroom—two worlds that constantly challenge and inspire me.
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My Taekwondo adventure started when I was 6, when I started practicing the sport as a recreational athlete like everyone else. But it was at the age of fourteen that my love for the sport really started. From that moment on, I went from recreational to competitive athlete, and I was soon included in the regional team South Netherlands. It was there that I realized: top-level sport is exactly what suits me.
From the age of 17, I went all-in, which resulted in my first international medals. Since then, I have been giving 100% every day to reach the top and make my Olympic dream come true. In 2024, I was close to the games by fighting for qualification in Paris as 1 of the 4 Dutch Taekwondo athletes. In 2028, we will be one step further, because I will qualify for the Games and I will be fighting for the medal.
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4x
Silver medal
Gold medal
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Wall of Fame
Bachelor's degree in Law
"ATHLETIC AMBITION, LEGAL PRECISION"
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05-10-2025
Yesterday, I officially received my Bachelors Degree in Laws (LL.B.). Despite having had my diploma since January, this ceremony felt like a special occasion to reflect on everything I have achieved. It was a day full of pride and joy, and I look forward to what the future will bring me!
24-08-2025
From August 21 to 24, 2025, I took part in the very first Sportwerk Champions Camp in Düsseldorf (Germany)—an exceptional Taekwondo event organized by Sportwerk Düsseldorf.
The camp consisted of four intensive training days, with a total of seven sessions. These sessions were led by an impressive line-up of Olympic and World Champion coaches, including Rosendo Alonso, Bianca Cook, Aaron Cook, and Erdal Töre.
In addition to technical and tactical training, we had the opportunity to truly test our skills during match simulations using KPNP’s next-generation electronic scoring system.
The sessions were both educational and exhausting, filled with valuable insights, motivation, and team spirit. The perfect blend of challenge and enjoyment turned this training camp into not only a highly instructive event but also an unforgettable experience.
A big thank you to Sportwerk Düsseldorf for the invitation, the flawless organization, and the opportunity to train under such outstanding coaches. You truly made this camp a success!
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27-07-2025
I’m incredibly proud and grateful to have represented Tilburg University once again on one of the world’s biggest student-athlete stages — the FISU World University Games in the Rhine-Ruhr region, Germany.
This unforgettable event brought together over 8,500 student-athletes from more than 100 countries. Competing at this level is already a privilege — but I was especially honoured to be chosen as flagbearer for the Netherlands 🇳🇱 during the spectacular opening ceremony in Duisburg. That moment, standing under the lights and carrying our flag, is one I will carry with me for life.
The atmosphere, the sportsmanship, and the friendships built during these 12 days made it a truly enriching experience. I embraced every moment — both on and off the mat.
In my opening match, I faced a strong opponent from Thailand. It was an intense, back-and-forth fight that went the full distance. After three hard-fought rounds, I lost 1–2. While it was disappointing to miss out on progressing further, my opponent went on to win the gold medal, which underlines the level of competition at this tournament.
Huge thanks to Studentensport Nederland for their outstanding organisation, and to Rafik Zohri and Hamza El Baroud for their great coaching.
And of course, thank you to Tilburg University, CurrentWerkt, UnitedConsumers, and Nihon Sport Nederland for their continued, sponsoring, support and trust. Thanks to you, I’ve been able to create another unforgettable chapter in my combined academic and athletic journey.
With this, the 2024–2025 season comes to an end — but my motivation is as strong as ever.
Here’s to new challenges, new goals, and more growth ahead!
"DON'T COUNT THE DAYS, BUT MAKE THE DAYS COUNT!"
A proud taekwondo athlete with Olympic ambitions who represents the Netherlands at international tournaments. Besides the passion for sports, Aymen is also a Master student of International Law & Global Governance at Tilburg University.
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