10-08-2023
After traveling for almost 24 hours, we arrived safely at the Athlete's Village in Chengdu University on Tuesday, July 25. To combat the jet lag, we immediately started with a light training session. My competition day was August 1st. So I had enough time to acclimatise, train and explore the area. On Thursday we had a small reception ceremony for the Dutch delegation. The day after on Friday we had the grand opening ceremony at the Chengdu Lake Sports Park. After a spectacular opening, the delegations were allowed to enter the stadium. After that there were some nice shows and we met the Chinese President Xi Jinping who then gave us all a speech.
After training early on Saturday, we had a nice reception in the evening with a delicious buffet with the Dutch delegation, which was organized by the Dutch Consulate together with our sponsor Happy Sports. It was a beautiful evening that was all about connection and sportsmanship.
After a succesfull weigh-in on Monday, Tuesday was my fight day. After a strong and good preparation, unfortunately I was not good enough to beat my Iranian opponent who eventually won the gold medal. This left me stranded in round 1/16. A huge disappointment of course. On the other hand, this was a good learning experience that I will definitely take with me to the next events.
19-11-2025
This year, I once again had the opportunity to give an inspiring workshop to the students of VSO De Pyler. The theme of their project was "health and nutrition," and as an elite athlete, I was able to share my experiences and insights with them. In addition to the presentation, I also led two taekwondo clinics.
It was wonderful to inspire the students through sports, but the experience was even more valuable because I was able to contribute to raising awareness of the importance of a healthy lifestyle. Good nutrition and sufficient exercise together form the foundation for a healthy future. What a wonderful experience to share my passion for sports and health in this way!
Thank you, Oscar Smeets, for helping to make this possible!
16-10-2025
Moving together with Rotterdam Topsport
As a key partner of Rotterdam Topsport, Quooker BV collaborates on their vitality calendar: a biannual program packed with activities that promote exercise, healthy eating, and relaxation.
As a Taekwondo athlete, I was able to provide a Taekwondo workshop at Quooker through Rotterdam Topsport. The participants were very enthusiastic and thoroughly enjoyed it!
It's wonderful to inspire colleagues about health and sports!
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!
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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