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What is the difference between Karate and Taekwondo?

Karate and Taekwondo are two of the most popular martial art forms across the world. The sport of Taekwondo is being...

Abhijit Nair24 Nov 2020 11:37 AM IST

Gujarati movie captures journey of 10-year-old Indian Taekwondo star

Though, taekwondo is one of the most popular martial art in the world, it has never been a mainstream sport in India....

Abhijit Nair22 Nov 2020 12:55 PM IST

All you need to know about Taekwondo

Taekwondo as a martial art form is said to have emerged from Korea in the 1940s. It mainly focuses on head-high kicks,...

Abhijit Nair20 Nov 2020 9:25 AM IST

What are India’s chances in Taekwondo during the Tokyo Olympics?

Taekwondo as a new form of martial art emerged from Korea in the 1940s. So, it was no surprise when it was first...

Abhijit Nair19 Nov 2020 12:44 PM IST

How Bollywood is inspiring Indians to take up Taekwondo

Taekwondo as a sport and as a martial art is in its adolescent stages in India. While there are people who practice it...

Abhijit Nair17 Nov 2020 6:58 PM IST

Who are India’s top Taekwondo players?

Taekwondo as a martial art and sport is slowly gaining popularity in India. Though it doesn’t enjoy much fan following...

Abhijit Nair13 Nov 2020 12:44 PM IST

Top 5 benefits of practicing Taekwondo for fitness

Taekwondo may be known best for its jumping and spinning kicks at huge heights. However, this Korean martial art is...

Suraj Iyer12 Nov 2020 12:29 PM IST

The history of Taekwondo in India

Taekwondo is a marital art form which is believed to have been originated from Korea in the 1940s. It emphasises more on...

Abhijit Nair8 Nov 2020 1:28 PM IST

India Taekwondo sets up referee and athlete commissions

India Taekwondo (IT) on Monday announced that it has set up a referee and an athlete commission for the welfare of its...

Press Trust of India10 Aug 2020 5:06 PM IST

Both arms amputated at 11, Chandeep Sudan is now a national-level...

When Chandeep Singh Sudan lost both of his arms in a deadly electric shock measuring almost 11,000 volts at age 11, he...

Srijanee D. Majumdar23 March 2020 6:19 PM IST

Manipuri Taekwondo player sells fruit salad to fund training

Diana Ningombam doesn’t believe in asking people for favor. The Manipuri girl has represented the country in several...

Abdul Gani29 April 2019 2:10 PM IST

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