Other Sports: Now for virtual knockout in taekwondo tournament
Virtual Taekwondo Championships Introduced Amidst the Pandemic
Taekwondo enthusiasts can now compete virtually in the upcoming 2023 World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships set to be held on August 7-9, 2023.
The World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) announced this new format for the championships due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The virtual format will give athletes and officials the opportunity to participate in the championships from the comfort of their own homes.
Athletes will compete in individual and team events, and will be judged by a panel of international referees using video submissions. WTF President Chungwon Choue said that the virtual championships will help to keep the sport alive during the pandemic.
"We are committed to providing our athletes with the opportunity to compete at the highest level, even during these challenging times," Choue said.
The 2023 World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships will be the first virtual world championships in the history of the sport.
How the Virtual Taekwondo Championships Work
Athletes will submit videos of themselves performing their poomsae (forms) to the WTF. The videos will be judged by a panel of international referees, who will evaluate the athletes' technique, power, and overall performance.
The top athletes in each event will advance to the finals, which will be held virtually on August 9, 2023.
Benefits of the Virtual Taekwondo Championships
The virtual format of the 2023 World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships offers several benefits, including:
- Athletes can compete from the comfort of their own homes.
- Athletes can save money on travel and accommodation expenses.
- Athletes can avoid the risk of injury or illness that can come with travel.
- Athletes can compete against a wider range of opponents from around the world.
Challenges of the Virtual Taekwondo Championships
The virtual format of the 2023 World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships also presents some challenges, including:
- Athletes may not be able to get the same level of feedback from referees as they would in a live competition.
- Athletes may not be able to create the same level of atmosphere as they would in a live competition.
- Athletes may be more likely to cheat or use illegal techniques in a virtual competition.
Conclusion
The 2023 World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships will be a unique and challenging event for athletes and officials alike. The virtual format offers several benefits, but it also presents some challenges.
It remains to be seen how the virtual format will affect the overall quality of the competition, but it is sure to be a memorable event for all involved.
