MUJU, Korea (Sep 6, 2024) - Korea took the top honours on the opening day of the Muju Taekwondowon 2024 World Taekwondo Octagon Diamond Game in the mixed team event. 

 

The Korean team comprising Yumin Kim, Hyo Rim Hong, Sang Ryeol Lee and Kuk Hwan Lyu beat France 2:0 in a thrilling final. The Koreans had overcome Kazakhstan 2:0 to reach the final, while France beat Australia in the second of the semifinals.

 

Kazakhstan claimed the bronze medal beating Australia in the third place match. 

 

The 2024 World Taekwondo Octagon Diamond Game is being held on 6-8 September at the T1 Arena in Muju, Korea. Over 110 athletes are competing from seven countries—Australia, France, Korea, Mexico, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, and Rwanda.

 

The World Taekwondo Octagon Diamond Game brings a fresh new perspective to Taekwondo with matches held in an octagonal arena providing a boundary for athletes to utilise for additional power and acrobatic techniques. 

 

The event features seamless athlete entrances, substitutions, and cutting-edge displays integrated into the arena’s design. The dynamic Taekwondo matches promise excitement and a visual spectacle for the audience.

 

Tomorrow the spectacular action will return with the individual matches.