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Taekwondo

Author：tercal From： Updated：2007-11-30

> 3) One (1) additional point shall be awarded in the event that the contestant is knocked down and the referee counts.
4. Match score shall be the sum of points of the three rounds.
5. Invalidation of points: When a contestant performs an attack to score through the use of the prohibited acts, the points scored shall be annulled.
Knock-down
1. When any part of the body other than the sole of the foot touches the floor due to the force of the opponent's delivered technique.
2. When a contestant is staggered showing no intention or ability to pursue the match.
3. When the referee judges that the contest cannot continue as the result of any power technique having been delivered.

Competition area
The Competition Area shall measure 10m x 10m using the metric system. The Competition Area shall have a flat surface without any obstructing projections, and be covered with an elastic mat.
The Competition Area may also be installed on a platform 0.5m ? 0.6m high from the base, if necessary, and the outer part of the Boundary Line shall be inclined with a gradient of less than 30 degrees, for the safety of the contestants.
1.Demarcation of the Competition Area
The 10m x 10m area shall be called the Competition Area, and the marginal line of the Competition Area shall be called the Boundary Line. The front Boundary Line adjacent to the Recorder's Desk and the Commission Doctor's Desk shall be deemed Boundary Line #1. Clockwise from Boundary Line #1, the other lines shall be called Boundary Lines #2, #3, and #4.
2.Indication of Positions
1) Position of the Referee
The position of the Referee shall be marked at a point 1.5m back from the center point of the Contest Area to the 3rd Boundary Line and designated as the Referee's Mark.
2) Position of the Judges
The position of the 1st Judge shall be marked at a point 0.5m from the corner of boundary line #1 and boundary line #2. The position of the 2nd Judge shall be marked at a point 0.5m from the corner of boundary line #2 and boundary line #3. The position of the 3rd Judge shall be marked at a point 0.5m from the corner of boundary line #3 and boundary line #4. The position of the 4th Judge shall be marked at a point 0.5m from the corner of boundary line #4 and boundary line #1.
3) Position of the Recorder
The position of the Recorder shall be marked at a point 2m back from boundary line #1 facing the Competition Area 2m adjacent to the corner of boundary line #1 and boundary line#2.
4) Position of the Commission Doctor
The position of the Commission Doctor shall be marked at a point more than 3m to the right side from the Boundary Line.
5) Position of the Contestants
The position of the Contestants shall be marked at two opposing points, 1m from the center point of the Competition Area, 5m from Boundary Line #1 (red Contestant toward Boundary Line #2 and blue Contestant toward #4).
6) Position of the Coaches
The position of the Coaches shall be marked at a point 1m away from the center point of the Boundary Line of each contestant' s side.
7) Position of the Inspection Desk
The position of the Inspection Desk shall be near the entrance of the Competition Area for inspection of the contestants' protective equipment.

Equipment
Belt
Coloured strap that fastens the upper part of the Dobok
Trunk protector
Used to protect parts of the upper body
Dobok
White trousers and jacket
Forearm and shin guards
Used to protect forearms and shins
Head protector
Used to protect the head
Groin guard

List of events
On the programme of the Games of the XXIX Olympiad, Beijing 2008
(1) + 80 kg Men
(2) - 58 kg Men
(3) 58 - 68 kg Men
(4) 68 - 80 kg Men
(5) + 67 kg Women
(6) - 49 kg Women
(7) 49 - 57 kg Women
(8) 57 - 67 kg Women

Time and venue
The taekwondo event of the 29th Olympic Games will be held at University of Science and Technology Beijing Gymnasium from August 20-23, 2008.

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