A 13-year-old boy from Prince George is one of two local athletes to represent Canada next week on the world stage.
Jeremy Bull and Elora Caesar are headed to Croatia for the Taekwando World Championships from October 7-11.
Bull said he is excited for the opportunity.
“It’s going to mean a lot. It’s a very good experience and I am very excited to represent it with Elora, it’s a very big experience.”
Bull is one of the youngest black belts in the province and has been able to accomplish the goal despite living with an auditory processing disorder.
“It’s been great having a good coach and my parents standing by me and helping me get through the hard times and just making it a fun experience.”
Speaking of experiences, Bull was also in the running to become Youth Athlete of the Year for Sports Illustrated . The grand prize was $25,000.
While Bull didn’t win, it was still great to be recognized.
“That one was a very good experience too because it was good to have a shot and see how other athletes are doing in Canada.”
Bull’s father Dale noted having him wear the Maple Leaf this year came as a pleasant surprise.
“We didn’t even know that he was old enough to qualify. Even finding out that he had qualified was a big surprise and a rushed few months.”
“It’s been great to see him develop into an athlete and something that fits his skill set and mindset.”
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