Nepal Taekwondo Association
नेपाल तेक्वान्दो संघ (एन.टि.ए) | |
Purpose | Taekwondo and Para Taekwondo |
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Headquarters | Lalitpur Nepal, Satdobatol |
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Region served | Nepal wide |
Membership | 1983 in World Taekwondo, and NSC |
Official language | Nepali and English |
President | Prakash Shumsher Rana |
Website | taekwondonepal.org.np |
The Nepal Taekwondo Association (NTA) (Nepali: नेपाल तेक्वान्दो संघ (एन.टि.ए)) is the governing body for Taekwondo and Para Taekwondo in Nepal. NTA organizes national and international competitions, enabling Nepali taekwondo athletes to participate in international events. Additionally, the Nepal Taekwondo Association promotes the development and expansion of Taekwondo in schools and dojangs across districts within Nepal's provinces. The current President of NTA is Prakash Shumsher Rana, and its headquarter is located in the International Sports Complex in Lalitpur, Nepal.[1]
Nepali Taekwondo History
[edit]"In 1983, Nepal Taekwondo was officially recognized as a discipline under the leadership of the late Sharad Chandra Shah, who served as the member secretary of the National Sports Council (Nepal). This decision was made in collaboration with two Martial Arts Associations. Prior to this, Grand Master Deep Raj Gurung, the founder of Taekwondo and current General Secretary of the Nepal Taekwondo Association, initiated the public demonstration of Taekwondo for the first time in Nepal. He subsequently provided training to a group, at a time when martial arts were not widely accessible in the country.
Initially, Nepali citizens were restricted from practicing or training in Taekwondo. However, after the successful demonstration by Grand Master Deep Raj Gurung, the benefits of Taekwondo training became apparent. As a result, Taekwondo was introduced to the disciplinary forces such as the Nepal Police and Nepal Army. Eventually, it was embraced as a martial art open to all Nepalese citizens.
In 1983, the Nepal Taekwondo Association was formally registered with both the National Sports Council (Nepal) and World Taekwondo (W.T).
Nepal Taekwondo at the Summer Olympics
[edit]S.N | Events | Player's Name | Remarks |
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1. | 1988 Summer Olympics | Bidhan Lama and Manbahadur Tamang | Bronze Medal and Participated |
2. | 1992 Summer Olympics | Narayan Gurung, Sita Rai and Pramila Thapa | Participated |
3. | 2004 Summer Olympics | Sangina Baidya | Participated |
4. | 2008 Summer Olympics | Deepak Bista | Participated |
5. | 2016 Summer Olympics | Nisha Rawal (taekwondo) | Participated |
Nepal Parataekwondo at the Summer Paralympics
[edit]S.N | Events | Player's Name | Remarks |
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1. | 2020 Summer Paralympics | Palesha Goverdhan | Won Repechage match against United States and Serbia athletes (5th Position) |
2. | 2024 Summer Paralympics | Palesha Goverdhan and Bharat Singh Mahata | Bronze Medal and Participated |
Nepal Taekwondo achievements
[edit]In Olympic Games, World Taekwondo Championships, Asian Games and Asian Taekwondo Championships.
Nepal ParaTaekwondo achievements
[edit]In Paralympic Games, World Para Taekwondo Championships, Asian Para Games and Asian Para Taekwondo Championships.
Executive Board
[edit]Name | Officers and members |
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Prakash Shumsher Rana | President |
Honorable Krishna Shrestha | Vice President |
Er.Sanjib Regmi | |
Harishwor Pokhrel | |
Dil Bahadur Woli | |
Nandu Kumar Rai | |
Bhan Bahadur Chand | |
Deep Raj Gurung | General Secretary |
Kasim Miya | Treasurer |
Shreeman Thapa Magar | Member |
Rabi Thapa | |
Koshish Khadka | |
Madan K.C | |
Samrajya Bikram Pandey | |
Nanda Basyal | |
Guru Prasad Gautam | |
Bijay Kumar Neupane | |
Ram Chandra Shrestha | |
Ram Giri | |
Maniraj Bista | |
Manish Joshi | |
Dwarika Khayargoli | |
Kumar Lama Ghishing | |
Sunil Rajkarnikar | |
Bablu Siwakoti | |
Rajendra Upreti | |
Suman Parajuli | |
Santosh Budhathoki | |
Hemant Dangi |
Affiliated Province Taekwondo Associations
[edit]The following district taekwondo associations are affiliated to the Nepal Taekwondo Association.
Province Association | Province | Affiliate District Association | President |
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Koshi Province Taekwondo Association | Koshi Province |
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Madhesh Province Taekwondo Association | Madhesh Province |
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Bagmati Province Taekwondo Association | Bagmati Province |
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Gandaki Province Taekwondo Association | Gandaki Province |
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Lumbini Province Taekwondo Association | Lumbini Province |
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Karnali Province Taekwondo Association | Karnali Province |
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Sudurpashchim Province Taekwondo Association | Sudurpashchim Province |
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Notable people
[edit]- Deep Raj Gurung is the founding Grandmaster of Nepal Taekwondo
- Palesha Goverdhan is a Nepali para taekwondo practitioner. She competed at the 2020 Summer Paralympics and 2024 Summer Paralympics and won a bronze medal, becoming the first Nepalese athlete to win a medal at the Paralympics.
- Bidhan Lama - He won bronze medals at the 1986 Asian Games, 1987 World Taekwondo Championships and at the 1988 Summer Olympics
- Manbahadur Tamang (1958 – 24 February 2001) was a Nepalese taekwondo practitioner. He competed in the men's featherweight at the 1988 Summer Olympics
- Narayan Gurung was a Nepalese taekwondo practitioner. He competed at the 1992 Summer Olympics
- Sita Kumari Rai (taekwondo) was a Nepalese taekwondo practitioner. She competed at the 1992 Summer Olympics
- Pramila Thapa was a Nepalese taekwondo practitioner. She competed at the 1992 Summer Olympics
- Sangina Baidya was a Nepalese taekwondo practitioner. She competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics
- Deepak Bista was a Nepalese taekwondo practitioner. He competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics
- Nisha Rawal (taekwondo) was a Nepalese taekwondo practitioner. She competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics
- Raj Kumar Rai was a Nepalese taekwondo practitioner.
- Ram Bahadur Ghachhe was a Nepalese taekwondo practitioner.
- Raj Kumar Buchhe was a Nepalese taekwondo practitioner.
- Man Bahadur Shahi was a Nepalese taekwondo practitioner.
- Sabita Rajbhandari was a Nepalese taekwondo practitioner.
- Sapana Malla was a Nepalese taekwondo practitioner.
- Kishor Shrestha was a Nepalese taekwondo practitioner.
- Renuka Magar was a Nepalese taekwondo practitioner.
- Ritu Jimee Rai was a Nepalese taekwondo practitioner.
- Manita Shahi was a Nepalese taekwondo practitioner.
- Ayasha Shakya was a Nepalese taekwondo practitioner.
- Mohan Kumar Rai was a Nepalese taekwondo practitioner.
- Sima Khadka was a Nepalese taekwondo practitioner.
- Rita Shrestha was a Nepalese taekwondo practitioner.
- Mira Thapa was a Nepalese taekwondo practitioner.
- Laxmi Gurung was a Nepalese taekwondo practitioner.
- Manju Tuladhar was a Nepalese taekwondo practitioner.
- Yadav Kunwar was a Nepalese para taekwondo practitioner.
- Arun Shakya was a Nepalese para taekwondo practitioner.
- Ranjana Dhami was a Nepalese para taekwondo practitioner.
- Sita Bhandari was a Nepalese para taekwondo practitioner.
- Rohit Hang Rai was a Nepalese para taekwondo practitioner.
- Bikram Shrestha is a Nepalese para taekwondo practitioner.
- Shrijana Ghising was a Nepalese para taekwondo practitioner.
- Bishal Garbuja was a Nepalese para taekwondo practitioner.
- Kabiraj Negi Lama is a notable figure in Nepalese Para Taekwondo and a successful coach who has made significant contributions to the sport in Nepal.
- Ashmita Khadka was a Nepalese taekwondo practitioner.
External links
[edit]- Official website
- World Taekwondo
- 아시아태권도연맹
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- Nepal Olympic Committee
- National Sports Council
References
[edit]- ^ "Korean Ambassador Taekwondo from Tuesday". 11 September 2023.
- ^ "Taekwondo in Nepal is losing its force as players choose migration over medals - OnlineKhabar English News". 8 January 2023.
- ^ "First phase of Taekwondo Cares Program held in Kaski". 2 September 2023.
- ^ "Nepal Taekwondo Association to host women's tournament". 5 April 2017.
- ^ "'NTA is the only authorised body in taekwondo'". 6 January 2023.
- ^ "'NTA is the only authorised body in taekwondo'". 6 January 2023.
- ^ "Dahal, Singh win NOC Awards". 24 June 2022.
- ^ "World Taekwondo opens Regional Training Centre". 6 August 2019.
- ^ "WTF honours sports minister, others". 4 August 2019.
- ^ "NTA acquires land for high altitude training centre". 31 July 2019.
- ^ "NTA signs deal with UK Sports". 24 June 2018.
- ^ "We are authentic, say NTA officials". 23 April 2018.
- ^ "Asiad, SAG medallists rewarded". 27 April 2007.