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]
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 |
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
editS.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
editS.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
editIn Olympic Games, World Taekwondo Championships, Asian Games and Asian Taekwondo Championships.
Nepal ParaTaekwondo achievements
editIn Paralympic Games, World Para Taekwondo Championships, Asian Para Games and Asian Para Taekwondo Championships.
Executive Board
editName | 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
editThe 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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External links
editReferences
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.