Taekwondo Medal count reaches 38 at the 2027 Games

TORINO, Italy (Jan. 12, 2025) - Para Taekwondo has been officially confirmed as a medal event for the Chungcheong 2027 FISU World University Games, scheduled to take place in Chungcheong, Korea, in August 2027.

The decision was finalized on January 12 during the FISU Executive Committee meeting held in Torino, Italy.

This historic milestone signifies a major step forward for Para Taekwondo, as the sport makes its debut as part of the Games’ programme highlighting the event’s emphasis on inclusivity and diversity.

Para Taekwondo athletes will compete to win 14 gold medals, across 4 Poomsae divisions and 10 Kyorugi divisions.

With the addition of Para Taekwondo, the total number of Taekwondo medal events at the 2027 Games will increase from 24 to 38, including the recently added Mixed Team Event. This solidifies Taekwondo’s standing as the third-largest sport in the Games’ programme.

World Taekwondo President Chungwon Choue expressed his gratitude to FISU, stating: “We are thrilled that Para Taekwondo has been included as a medal event for the 2027 World University Games. This is a significant milestone that will be celebrated by the global Taekwondo community.”

The recognition of Taekwondo’s growing presence in university sports was further solidified last September when the World Taekwondo Council elevated the sport’s ranking status at the FISU World University Games from G2 to G4. This follows decades of collaboration between World Taekwondo and FISU to develop and expand the sport’s footprint.

Taekwondo first appeared in the FISU World University Games in Daegu in 2003 and has been a compulsory sport since Taipei 2017. The inclusion of Para Taekwondo in Chungcheong 2027 is another significant achievement in the sport’s evolution and global recognition.