1. How does one qualify for Olympic taekwondo?

To compete in Olympic taekwondo, athletes need to grab one of the five spots up for grabs in each of the eight weight classes (four for men and four for women). These spots are given out based on the World Taekwondo (WT) Olympic Rankings. Also, the top performer in each weight group on the merit points list will earn one spot for their country's National Olympic Committee (NOC) through the WT Grand Slam.

2. When was taekwondo first included in the Olympics?

Taekwondo joined the Olympic program at the Sydney Games in 2000. Before it became an official sport, it appeared as a demonstration event at the 1988 Seoul Olympics and the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. The organizers introduced both women's and men's competitions at the same time.

3. Who was the gold medalist in women's taekwondo at the last Olympics?

Kim Yu-jin from South Korea won the gold medal in women's taekwondo at the most recent Olympics. She beat Nahid Kiyanichandeh from Iran in the featherweight division (under 57kg).

4. How many gold medals have been awarded in Olympic taekwondo?

Taekwondo became an Olympic sport in 2000. Since then Olympic committees have given out 32 gold medals, 32 silver medals, and 48 bronze medals. Athletes from 33 different countries have received these medals.

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