23-05-2025
Korean cultural centre expands Taekwondo training in Indian schools
Taekwondo training at Convent Of Gagan Bharti Sr Secondary School, West Delhi
A new phase of Taekwondo education has begun across India, with 3,195 students enrolling in classes held across 45 schools. This effort is part of a broader initiative by the Korean Cultural Centre India (KCCI) to promote the sport and build cultural ties between India and Korea.
The current batch of students comes from schools located in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Maharashtra, Punjab, West Bengal, Uttarakhand, Mizoram, Manipur, and Karnataka. Since 2021, KCCI has introduced Taekwondo to 116 schools, engaging more than 9,000 students.
In 2024, KCCI signed a Memorandum of Understanding with India Taekwondo, the national body for the sport, to increase its reach, especially in regional areas.
This collaboration supports both cultural exchange and sporting development.
Taekwondo is a Korean martial art that focuses on hand and foot movements. It requires no special equipment and can be learned at any age. First shown at the 1988 Seoul Olympics, it became an official Olympic sport in 2000.
India Taekwondo President Namdev Sampat Shirgaonkar stated that their goal is to raise India's presence in international competitions, with preparations underway for the 2025 World Championships in Korea and the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
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Hwang Il Yong, Director of KCCI, said the Centre is committed to making Taekwondo accessible and enjoyable for people of all ages in India. The programme also aims to support the growth of skilled athletes and deepen cross-cultural understanding.
