Taekwondo – Summer Games 2024

Matches take place on an octagonal playing area, in two winning rounds out of three. Points are awarded according to the degree of difficulty of techniques used, for example, a kick to the head scores higher than punches and kicks to the torso. Spinning kicks are also rewarded with extra points. Penalties may be given to athletes for various faults. Male athletes are divided into four weight categories: -58kg, -68kg, -80kg, +80kg while the four categories for women are: -49kg, -57kg, -67kg, +67kg.

Schedule

Session Code

Date

Type

Section Description

TKW01

07/8

Qual

M/W Qualification Contests

TKW02

07/8

Qual

M/W 1/4 Finals, Semi-finals

TKW03

07/8

Medal

M/W Repechages, Bronze, Final

TKW04

08/8

Qual

M/W Qualification Contests

TKW05

08/8

Qual

M/W
1/4 Finals, Semi-finals

TKW06

08/8

Medal

M/W Repechages, Bronze, Final

TKW07

09/8

Qual

M/W Qualification Contests

TKW08

09/8

Qual

M/W
1/4 Finals, Semi-finals

TKW09

09/8

Medal

M/W Repechages, Bronze, Final

TKW10

10/8

Qual

M/W Qualification Contests

TKW11

10/8

Qual

M/W
1/4 Finals, Semi-finals

TKW12

10/8

Medal

M/W Repechages, Bronze, Final



 

Records

Most Gold Medals - Male Athlete:

Hadi Saei of Iran holds the record for the most Summer gold medals in Taekwondo among male athletes. He won gold in the 2004 Athens Games (under 68kg category) and the 2008 Beijing Summer Games (under 80kg category).

Most Gold Medals - Female Athlete:

Jade Jones of Great Britain became the first female Taekwondo athlete to win gold in consecutive Summer Games. She achieved this in the under 57kg category, winning gold in London 2012 and Rio de Janeiro 2016.

Youngest Taekwondo Gold Medalist:

Steven López of the United States made history by becoming the youngest Taekwondo gold medalist at the age of 18 during the 2000 Sydney Summer Games (under 68kg category).

Did you know that..

  1. Taekwondo made its official Games debut at the 2000 Sydney Summer Games. Since then, it has been a regular and popular feature in the Games program.

  2. Taekwondo was one of the first martial arts to introduce an electronic scoring system in the Games. This system uses sensors on the body protectors and headgear to detect valid strikes, enhancing the accuracy of scoring.

  3. Taekwondo competitions in the Summer Games are divided into eight weight categories, four for men and four for women. Athletes compete in categories ranging from featherweight to heavyweight.

  4. Taekwondo is renowned for its emphasis on high, fast kicks. Head kicks carry more points than body kicks, adding a strategic element to the competition. Additionally, spinning kicks, including spinning hook kicks and spinning back kicks, are valued for their difficulty and point-scoring potential.

  5. Anastasia Zolotic made history at the Tokyo 2020 (held in 2021) Summer Games by becoming the first American woman to win a gold medal in Taekwondo. She achieved this in the featherweight category, showcasing the sport's evolving diversity and talent.