Kicking into Para Taekwondo week! 🥋 Here’s what to know! • Para Taekwondo made its Paralympic debut at Tokyo 2020. Brazil took home the most medals in the sport with a gold, silver and bronze. • Athletes wear protective equipment and sensor socks which determines if a point is scored when hitting their opponent’s torso. • At Tokyo 2020, Angelica Espinoza became Peru’s first Paralympic champion since Sydney 2000 after winning gold in the women’s K44 -49kg event. • At Paris 2024, athletes will compete in the K44 class. They compete against each other in one of five weight categories. • At paris2024 Para Taekwondo will take place at the Grand Palais. It was built for the Paris Universal Exposition in 1900 and is undergoing a full restoration for Paris 2024. #ParaTaekwondo #Taekwondo #Paralympics #Paris2024 #TKD