25-01-2024
On Friday evening we attended the Rotterdam Sport Awards in the Theater Zuidplein with the (pre-)Olympic team. The evening started with an official kick-off of the '010-on-the-way-to-Paris' project. As athletes, we received a support package from Rotterdam Topsport and its partners/sponsors, which will support us in our preparations in the near future.
One of the partners present was Juicevolution. We had an interesting conversation with the general manager Felipe Homeylev about Sports and Juicevolution. Juicevolution offers drinking juices that are suitable for nutrition-conscious diets for athletes as well as others who want to choose a healthier and more sustainable alternative. For more information, click this link to find out more about this ambitious startup!
Finally, our teammate Riad Bouhmida was nominated for the 'Sports Talent of the Year' Award by winning silver at the European Junior Championships in 2023. As a team we were also present for him to celebrate his nomination. Unfortunately, another athlete was named as the Talent of the Year, although it should be noted that awarding this Award was the most difficult compared to the other Awards. So Riad was very close in winning this award as a nominee.
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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