In a significant push to strengthen India's combat sports pipeline, the Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) has given a go-ahead to customised international exposure and coaching support for athletes in taekwondo and karate, ahead of the Asian Games 2026
The Union Territory's investment in modern training facilities and grassroots programs is paying off, as athletes from the region are now making their mark on the national stage.
A total of 65 players, including 18 young children, represented Jammu and Kashmir in the prestigious championship, demonstrating not only skill but also discipline and sportsmanship. Their performance highlighted the Union Territory's commitment to strengthening sports culture and providi
The initiative focuses on teaching practical self-defence techniques while also helping participants build confidence, discipline and physical fitness. Organisers said such programmes play a crucial role in making girls self-reliant and aware of how to protect themselves in challenging si
The centre will anchor high-performance initiatives across seven priority sports, including Athletics, Archery, Taekwondo, Table Tennis, Lawn Tennis, Chess, and Swimming, with focused emphasis on athlete identification, coaching development, and long-term performance pathways aligned with In
Rupa Bayor of Arunachal Pradesh capped off her 2025 season on a high by winning a bronze medal at the WT President Cup in Austria, a result that brought both relief and satisfaction after a challenging year on the international circuit.
In a major boost to sports development in the North-East, the Directorate of Sports & Youth Welfare (DSYW), Government of Assam, in collaboration with the Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS), will host a Taekwondo Talent Identification & Masterclass Programme at Sarusajai Stadium, Guwahati, fro
"To strengthen national defense, a total 8,250 young men and 600 young women aged 18-35 will initially be provided with basic self-defense training in judo, karate, taekwondo and firearms," Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain, adviser to the interim government, wrote in a Facebok post.
"I have had a very good journey at the Australia Open. I got to play matches with great players and gained high-level exposure and great experiences," said Rupa as quoted by a press release.
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], September 1: Peace Taekwondo Academy has once again demonstrated its growing strength on the international stage, as its athletes delivered an inspiring performance at the WT President's Cup (Oceania) and the Australian Open 2025, held in Gold Coast, Australia, fr
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], July 11: In a proud moment for Indian Taekwondo, three athletes from Peace Taekwondo Academy in Gurugram clinched medals at the prestigious CJ Vietnam Open 2025, a G1-ranked international Taekwondo tournament held from June 26-29 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.