Taekwondo appeared in the 1988 and 1992 Olympics as a demonstration sport. Sydney 2000 marks the commencement of Taekwondo as a full Olympic sport. Only World Taekwondo Federation students may compete as WTF is the only Taekwondo body recognised by the Olympic committee.

Weight Divisions

 2000 Sydney Olympic Games Results

Overall 1st :Team Korea (3 gold,1 silver)

Overall 2nd: Team Australia (1 gold, 1silver)

Opening Ceremony

1997 World Championships

The 13th World Championships were held in Hong Kong and were the largest ever staged with 93 countries participating in the five day event. Special guests of the opening ceremony included movie star and well known martial artist, Jackie Chan.