Parataekwondo at the Summer Paralympics facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Parataekwondo at the Summer Paralympics |
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Para-taekwondo is an exciting sport that's part of the Paralympic Games. It's a special version of taekwondo, which is a Korean martial art. This sport is for athletes who have different physical disabilities. It first became an official Paralympic sport at the 2020 Summer Paralympics in Tokyo, Japan.
The main goal in Para-taekwondo is to compete in kyorugi, which means sparring or fighting. It's not about poomsae, which are like practiced forms or routines. World Taekwondo (WT) has been in charge of Para-taekwondo since 2006. They make sure the rules are fair and the sport is safe for everyone.
Medal Winners
This section shows which countries have won medals in Para-taekwondo at the Paralympic Games. It includes results up to the 2024 Summer Paralympics. Countries earn gold, silver, and bronze medals based on how their athletes perform.
| Rank | NPC | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
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| 1 |  Uzbekistan |
2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 2 |  Brazil |
2 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| 3 |  Great Britain |
2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 4 |  Peru |
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 5 |  Turkey |
1 | 4 | 2 | 7 |
| 6 |  Iran |
1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 7 |  Mexico |
1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 8 |  Mongolia |
1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 9 |  Azerbaijan |
1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
 China |
1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |
 Denmark |
1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |
| 12 |  Israel |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 13 |  Croatia |
0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
 Egypt |
0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
 France |
0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
 Neutral Paralympic Athletes |
0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 17 |  RPC |
0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 18 |  Argentina |
0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
 Greece |
0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
 Morocco |
0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
 South Korea |
0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
 Thailand |
0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
 United States |
0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
| 24 |  Australia |
0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
 Chinese Taipei |
0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
 Georgia |
0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
 Italy |
0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
 Nepal |
0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
 Refugee Paralympic Team |
0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Totals (29 entries) | 16 | 16 | 32 | 64 | |
Participating Nations
Many countries have sent athletes to compete in Para-taekwondo at the Paralympic Games. So far, 37 different nations have participated in this sport. A total of 71 competitors have taken part in the events. This shows how popular Para-taekwondo is becoming around the world!
See also
In Spanish: Taekwondo en los Juegos Paralímpicos para niños
- Para Taekwondo
- Taekwondo at the Summer Olympics
References
