| Taekwondo at the 2019 South Asian Games | |
|---|---|
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| Venue | International Sports Complex, Satdobato |
| Dates | 2–5 December 2019 |
| Competitors | Unknown from 7 nations |
Taekwondo is among the sports which is being contested at the 2019 South Asian Games. [1] Taekwondo is being hosted in the International Sports Complex, Satdobato between December 2 and 5, 2019. [2]
* Host nation (Nepal)
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Nepal (NEP)* | 12 | 6 | 11 | 29 |
| 2 |  India (IND) | 9 | 10 | 7 | 26 |
| 3 |  Sri Lanka (SRI) | 4 | 7 | 16 | 27 |
| 4 |  Pakistan (PAK) | 3 | 6 | 8 | 17 |
| 5 |  Bangladesh (BAN) | 1 | 0 | 10 | 11 |
| 6 |  Bhutan (BHU) | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Totals (6 entries) | 29 | 29 | 56 | 114 | |
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