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Taekwondo

Taekwondo was founded as a martial art in Korea approximately 5000 years ago. The first Malaysian students of the art learned from General Choi Hong Hi, a prominent figure in the global development of taekwondo as an organized sport. Malaysian taekwondo exponents have brought home medals from major international competitions.

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  • Ancient origins
  • Taekwondo in Malaysia
  • Achievements
M. Vasugi was the first Malaysian athlete to win an Olympic medal

M. Vasugi was the first Malaysian athlete to win an Olympic medal.