Para taekwondo

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Para taekwondo
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Highest governing body World Taekwondo (WT)
First World Para Taekwondo Championship2009
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ContactWT Lausanne Office
Presence
Country or regionWorldwide
Paralympic 2020 Tokyo Paralympic

Para taekwondo is an adaptation of taekwondo for disabled sportspeople. The sport's main governing body is World Taekwondo (WT). New disciplines such as kyorugi and poomsae, both martial arts forms, have been developed for para-athletes. [1] On January 31, 2017, Para Taekwondo was confirmed as a sport for the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games at the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) General Assembly [2] the same year the WT became a full member of the IPC.

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History

Origins

The WT founded the Para Taekwondo Committee in 2006 to help promote and develop Taekwondo for athletes with an impairment. At first, Para Taekwondo concentrated on developing kyorugi (sparring) for arm amputees and limb-deficient athletes. The first Para Taekwondo Championships were held in Baku, Azerbaijan, in 2009. [3] Following the unsuccessful inclusion on the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games program, a working group was put together to discuss Para Taekwondo in 2013 during the WT World Para Taekwondo Championship. the Para Taekwondo Committee invited guests from Cerebral Palsy International Sports and Recreation Association (CPISRA) and International Sports Federation for Persons with an Intellectual Disability (INAS). Following the work group's recommendations, Para Taekwondo was expanded, and worldwide competitions were made available to athletes of all impairments. Poomsae was chosen to be included in competitions for athletes with neurological, intellectual, or visual impairments. Para Taekwondo Poomsae competitions were held for the first time for intellectually impaired athletes at the fifth WT World Para Taekwondo Championships in Moscow. Para Taekwondo Poomsae was also added as a demonstration sport during the 2015 INAS Global Games and the 2015 CPISRA World Games. [1] [4]

Application process for the Paralympic Games

The WT became an IPC-recognized international federation in October 2013. To be included in the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics program, the WT submitted a letter of intent to the IPC in January 2014. The second stage of the application process was completed in July 2014. During the IPC Governing Board meeting in Berlin, Germany, in October 2014, the WT presented their bid to have Para Taekwondo in the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games. After the meeting, some sports were confirmed for the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games program; Para Taekwondo was not one of them. [5] In January 2015, the IPC held a Governing Board meeting in Abu Dhabi, where the final decision on the sport program for the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics was made. [6]

Governance

The WT is Para Taekwondo's governing body, and sets the rules and regulations for the sport. In 2013, the WT was formally recognized by IPC and WT became a full member of IPC in 2015. [1]

Competition disciplines

Kyorugi and poomsae are the two disciplines that the WT conducts in competition format to include athletes of all impairments in Para Taekwondo. The rules of Para Kyorugi differ from Olympic Kyorugi, as all techniques to the head are prohibited and punches are not awarded points. [7] [8] [9]

Para Taekwondo Kyorugi

Para Taekwondo Kyorugi Para Taekwondo Kyorugi.jpg
Para Taekwondo Kyorugi

Competition system

Para Taekwondo Kyorugi matches are conducted in a single elimination tournament system, a round robin system, or a single elimination tournament system with repechage. [10]

Duration

Para Taekwondo Kyorugi competitions consist of for 3 two-minute rounds, with a one-minute rest period between rounds. If there is a tied score after the third round, the Golden Point round (fourth round) is conducted following the third round with a one-minute rest period. [11] The match's duration may be adjusted by the technical delegate. Sport classes are taken into consideration when the technical delegate decides on duration changes. [10]

Valid points

Two points are awarded for a valid foot technique to the trunk protector, three points for a valid turning foot technique to the trunk protector, and four points awarded for a valid spinning technique to the trunk protector. One point is awarded for every one gam-jeom (penalty deduction) given to the opponent. [10] [11]

Weight division

Weight divisions in Para Taekwondo Kyorugi are divided by weight and gender as follows: [10]

Male divisionsFemale divisions
Under 61 kgNot exceeding 61 kgUnder 49 kgNot exceeding 49 kg
Under 75 kgOver 61 kg and

not exceeding 75 kg

Under 58 kgOver 49 kg and

not exceeding 58 kg

Over 75 kgOver 75 kgOver 58 kgOver 58 kg

Para Taekwondo Poomsae

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Para Taekwondo Poomsae

Competition system

Para Taekwondo Poomsae matches are conducted in a single-elimination or double-elimination tournament system. [12]

Duration

The duration of a Para Taekwondo Poomsae competition is between 20 and 120 seconds, and the competitor must perform each poomsae with rhythm and precision during the duration. The contestants alternately perform their poomsae in a match. If a contestant finishes their poomsae earlier, their opponent is guaranteed at least a one-minute rest period between each poomsae. [12]

Scoring criteria

The total score of Para Taekwondo Poomsae competition is 10.0 points. In the P20 Sport Class additions are made based on the difficulty of the poomsae being performed. Scoring is divided into two point categories: technical and presentation. The maximum points for each point category is as follows: Technical (4.0); Presentation (6.0). [12]

Divisions

The divisions of Para Taekwondo Poomsae competition are divided by age and gender. [12]

Male divisionsFemale divisions
Junior12–15 years oldJunior12–15 years old
Under 3016–29 years oldUnder 3016–29 years old
Over 3030 years old and olderOver 3030 years old and older

Para Taekwondo athlete evaluation

Athlete evaluation is the procedure where the classification panel assesses if the athlete meets the Minimum Impairment Criteria (MIC) so that the athlete may be designated a Sport Class. There are three types of assessment: physical assessment, technical assessment, and observation assessment. [13]

Sport classes

Sport classes in Para Kyorugi and Para Poomsae have a "K" and "P" prefix, respectively. [14]

Para KyorugiImpairmentSport ClassesPara PoomsaeImpairmentSport Classes
LD/ PromK40Visual ImpairmentP10
Intellectual DisabilityP20
Physical ImpairmentsP30
DeafK60W/C ClassesP50
DeafP60
Short StatureP70

Major championships or tournaments

EventGrade
Paralympic GamesN/A
World Para Taekwondo ChampionshipsG-10
IWAS World GamesG-6
Asian Para Taekwondo OpenG-4/G-2
African Para Taekwondo OpenG-4/G-2
Oceania Para Taekwondo OpenG-4/G-2
Pan American Para Taekwondo OpenG-4/G-2
European Para Taekwondo OpenG-4/G-2
G-1 Open Tournaments for Para Taekwondo in Kyorugi and/or PoomsaeG-1

World Championship

Source: [15]

Medals by NPC - World Championships

As of 25 SEP 2023

World Championships 2009 - 2021 (139G - 130S - 189B - 458 Total)

Rank NPC Men Women Total Rank by total

G S B Tot G S B Tot G S B Tot

1 RUS - Russia 21 14 24 59 5 10 7 22 26 24 31 81 1

2 TUR - Türkiye 11 7 22 40 11 10 8 29 22 17 30 69 2

3 AZE - Azerbaijan 11 18 18 47 3 4 3 10 14 22 21 57 3

4 IRI - Iran 12 8 4 24 2 2 14 8 4 26 4

5 ESP - Spain 7 4 6 17 1 1 7 4 7 18 6

6 FRA - France 5 2 4 11 2 3 5 7 2 7 16 7

7 MGL - Mongolia 5 3 10 18 1 1 1 3 6 4 11 21 5

8 UKR - Ukraine 1 2 1 4 5 1 3 9 6 3 4 13 =8

9 KAZ - Kazakhstan 5 1 1 7 1 1 5 1 2 8 =14

10 SRB - Serbia 1 1 4 5 3 12 4 5 4 13 =8

11 CAN - Canada 1 3 4 4 4 4 1 3 8 =14

12 DEN - Denmark 4 1 5 4 1 5 =22

13 RTU - Russian Taekwondo Union 3 1 4 8 1 1 3 2 4 9 =12

14 GBR - Great Britain 1 1 2 1 5 1 7 2 6 1 9 =12

15 AUS - Australia 2 2 1 5 2 2 1 5 =22

16 BRA - Brazil 3 3 2 1 6 9 2 1 9 12 10

17 ISR - Israel 2 1 3 6 2 1 3 6 =17

18 CHN - China 2 2 2 2 =29

18 THA - Thailand 2 2 2 2 =29

20 CRO - Croatia 1 3 1 5 1 3 1 5 =22

21 MEX - Mexico 1 1 1 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 6 =17

22 UZB - Uzbekistan 3 3 1 1 2 4 1 1 5 7 16

23 RWA - Rwanda 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 =29

24 TPE - Chinese Taipei 1 1 1 1 =35

25 MAR - Morocco 2 6 8 2 2 4 6 10 11

26 POL - Poland 4 2 6 4 2 6 =17

27 GUA - Guatemala 3 3 6 3 3 6 =17

28 USA - United States 2 3 5 1 1 2 4 6 =17

29 FIN - Finland 2 2 4 2 2 4 =25

29 ITA - Italy 2 2 4 2 2 4 =25

29 KOR - Republic of Korea 2 2 4 2 2 4 =25

32 IND - India 2 2 1 1 2 1 3 28

33 GEO - Georgia 2 2 2 2 =29

33 JPN - Japan 1 1 1 1 2 2 =29

33 NEP - Nepal 1 1 1 1 2 2 =29

36 ARG - Argentina 1 1 1 1 =35

36 COL - Colombia 1 1 1 1 =35

36 GER - Germany 1 1 1 1 =35

36 HUN - Hungary 1 1 1 1 =35

36 KEN - Kenya 1 1 1 1 =35

36 LES - Lesotho 1 1 1 1 =35

36 NZL - New Zealand 1 1 1 1 =35

36 PHI - Philippines 1 1 1 1 =35

Total 89 88 142 319 50 42 47 139 139 130 189 458

Legend:

-: Equal sign (=) indicates that two or more NPCs share the same rank by total.

G - Gold; S - Silver; B - Bronze; Tot - Total

Membership

As of August 2017, the WT has 208 member national associations from five continents. [16] There are five continental federations–European Taekwondo Union (ETU), African Taekwondo Union (AFTU), Asian Taekwondo Union (ATU), Oceania Taekwondo Union (OTU), and Pan-American Taekwondo Union (PATU). Each continental federation is responsible for the administration, promotion and development of Para Taekwondo within its continent. [17] [18] [19] [20] [21]

World ranking

Para Taekwondo world rankings follow the rules outlined in the WT Ranking Bylaw. They are divided by classification and weight division in Para Kyorugi, and divided by Sport Class and age category in Para Poomsae. Ranking points in both Kyorugi and Poomsae are given to all participants based on G-level of championships or tournaments.

RankG1G2G4G6G10
1st ranked athlete10.0020.0040.0060.00100.00
2nd ranked athlete6.0012.0024.0036.0060.00
3rd ranked athletes3.607.2014.4021.6036.00
5th ranked athletes2.164.328.6412.9621.60
9th ranked athletes1.513.026.059.0715.12
17th ranked athletes1.062.124.236.3510.58
33rd ranked athletes0.741.482.964.457.41
65th ranked athletes0.521.042.073.115.19

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