# @paralympics on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/C8UJObKNknI
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- **Posted:** 2024-06-17T11:14:32.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Paralympic Games (@Paralympics) — https://gondola.cc/Paralympics

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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

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tkd, paris2024, taekwondo, parataekwondo, paralympics

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