This award is for his recent qualification for Team Canada. Skoufis first had to qualify for the provincial team in Burlington by placing in the top 8. Then at the national championships in Ottawa he had to place in the top 4 to qualify for the Canadian Team. Skoufis is a lifetime resident of the area. Skoufis began martial arts at age 6 and looks forward to competing for Canada against the top athletes from around the world.
Skoufis said “ I am really looking forward to representing Team Canada and having the Maple Leaf on my back. Being able to represent the greatest country in the world is truly a dream come true. The amount of opportunities this country has given me is unbelievable. This award is an honor and truly humbling, this is such an amazing community that I am so fortunate to represent. Thank you everyone for your constant support and I look forward to sharing this journey with you all!”
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