SPORT EXPLANATORY BROCHURE. Taekwondo. Nanjing Youth Olympic Games Organising Committee

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2 SPORT EXPLANATORY BROCHURE Taekwondo Nanjing Youth Olympic Games Organising Committee

3 We have made every effort to ensure that the information contained in this brochure is accurate and up-to-date at the time of publication. Noting that this brochure involves so many aspects and changes may occur as the Games is drawing near, delegations are advised to refer to Nanjing 2014 official website, and check with Event Information Center located at YOV and sport information desks located at venues for updates and detailed information not included in this brochure.

4 About the Sport Explanatory Brochures The Sport Explanatory Brochures you are reading offer an introduction to each sport at the 2nd Summer Youth Olympic Games, Nanjing 2014, as well as providing information on some other key issues that may be of interest and importance to all participating teams. Each Brochure is divided into several topics: Sport-specific information on subjects such as the competition format and schedule, training and qualification system. Key contacts. All information contained in this Explanatory Brochure was correct at the time of compilation. However, please note that certain details may change between our compilation and the Games. NOCs are advised to check the official website of the 2nd Summer Youth Olympic Games, Nanjing 2014 for updates. Wish you a pleasant stay in Nanjing!

5 Contents 1. Key Contact 1 2. Key Dates & Activities 2 3. Events & Quotas 2 4. Qualification System 3 5. Qualification Timeline 4 6. Competition Format 5 7. Competition Rules & Procedures 5 8. Equipment & Clothing 5 9. Doping Control Competition Venue Event Schedule Training Information Medals Victory Ceremonies 8

6 1. Key Contact 1.1 WORLD TAEKWONDO FEDERATION (WTF) President: Chungwon Choue(Korea) Secretary General: Jean-Marie Ayer(Swiss) Mailing Address: , Taepyeong-dong, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam Gyeonggi-do, Korea Tel: Fax: wtf@wtf.org Website: CHINESE TAEKWONDO ASSOCIATION (CTA) President: Li Qiang Secretary General: Dong Jun Address: Jia 2-3 Tiyuguan Rd., Dongcheng District, Beijing Tel: Fax: chinataekwondo@sina.com Website: EVENT DELEGATE Name: Jin Bang YANG Mailing Address: , Taepyeong-dong, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam Gyeonggi-do, Korea Tel: Fax: jinbangy@hotmail.com 1

7 1.4 COMPETITION MANAGEMENT Competition Manager Name: Si Liang Tel: Fax: Assistant Competition Manager Name: Huang Zili Tel: YOG IF CONTACT PERSON Name: Jaewook Lee Tel: Key Dates & Activities Date Time Meeting Place Aug :00-17:00 Technical Meeting & Official Draw Press Conference Room of Venue 3. Events & Quotas 3.1 EVENTS Men s Events -48kg -55kg -63kg -73kg +73kg Women s Events -44kg -49kg -55kg -63kg +63kg 2

8 3.2 QUOTAS Category Qualification Places Host country Places Universality Places Total Men Women Total NOC QUOTA Maximum Quota Per NOC Men 3 Women 3 Total 6 4. Qualification System 4.1 ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY The athletes have the nationality of the country/region that they represent. The athletes should be holders of Kukkiwon Dan/Poom Certificates. To be eligible to participate in the Youth Olympic Games, athletes must have been born between 1 January 1997 and 31 December Have been nominated by the relevant national taekwondo association that is recognized by the World Taekwondo Federation and by their NOC. 4.2 QUALIFICATION PATHWAY The YOG Qualification Tournament will be held in conjunction with the 10th WTF World Junior Taekwondo Championships in 2014 but as a separate event. An NOC, through its WTF Member National Association, may enter in the WTF World Taekwondo Qualification Tournament a maximum 3

9 of three (3) men and three (3) women athletes, with one athlete maximum per weight category. There will be five weight categories for each male and female division in the YOG Qualification Tournament. The eight (8) best ranked athletes in each weight category will earn their NOC a qualification place, in the respective weight category. For the weight categories in which the Host Country elects to use its Host Country places, only the (7) seven best ranked athletes, in this weight category, will earn a qualification place for their NOC. 4.3 HOST COUNTRY REPRESENTATION The host country shall not participate in the qualification tournament, as it shall be automatically qualified in three (3) men s events and three (3) women s events. 4.4 UNIVERSALITY PLACES To be eligible to receive Universality Places, athletes must comply with the Eligibility criteria as defined under 4.1 of this document. Should the technical level allow it, 20 University Places will be allocated to eligible NOCs. 5. Qualification Timeline Date March 2013 Between 1 Feb and 31 May 2014 June - July 2014 Milestone Validation of final allocation of Universality Places by the YOG Tripartite Commission YOG Qualification Tournament in conjunction with 10th WTF World Junior Taekwondo Championships (TBC) Reallocation of unused NOC universality places and final reallocation period for unused quota places 8 July 2014 Entries deadline by name for all sports August nd summer Youth Olympic Games Nanjing

10 6. Competition Format The Teakwondo competition of YOG Nanjing 2014 will be run in Single elimination system. One competition will have 2 minutes x 3 rounds with 1 Minute break plus Sudden Death and Decision of Superiority in case the tie scores. 7. Competition Rules & Procedures The Teakwondo competition of YOG Nanjing 2014 will be held in accordance with WTF Competition Rules( )in force as of the start of the competition. 8. Equipment & Clothing WTF s recognized Protector and Scoring System(PSS)will be used for the Competition. Participating contestants are required to wear WTF-recognized doboks and WTF-recognized protective equipment. The latest version of WTF-recognized manufacturers' list is available at the website of WTF ( The Organizing Committee will provide PSS and the head protector to the participating contestants. Participating contestants are required to bring their own groin guards, mouthpieces, gloves, sensing socks and shin and forearm guards for their personal use. Before entering the field of play, all contestants will proceed to the inspection desk for inspection of their doboks and protective equipment. Any contestant who wears unofficial doboks or protective equipment will not be permitted to compete. Instant Video Replay(IVR)System will be used. 5

11 9. Doping Control The Nanjing 2014 Anti-doping team will plan and implement the YOG Doping Control Programme in accordance with the World Anti- Doping Code, IOC Anti-Doping Rules and other related international standards. The Doping Control Programme will specify the anti-doping activities to be conducted during the Games-time, including notification procedures, sample collection, storage and transport to the laboratory of China Anti-Doping Agency accredited by WADA. The Programme is aimed at maintaining the dignity of the Olympic Movement and protecting athletes' fundamental right to participate in clean sports, so as to promote the health, justice and equality of athletes in sports events. The test biological specimens, including urine and blood samples, will be collected from selected athletes from the date of YOV official opening to the date of the Closing Ceremony of Nanjing 2014 (12 August to 28 August 2014). All samples will be sent to the laboratory of China Anti-Doping Agency for analysis. 10. Competition Venue Name Distance to YOV Driving Time Seats Capacity Nanjing International Expo Centre Hall D (IED) 2km 5min 1,000 6

12 11. Event Schedule Taekwondo Tentative Event Schedule Day 1 Sunday August 17 Women-Under 44kg & Men- Under 48kg Preliminaries & quarterfinals 14:00-17:00 Semifinals & Finals 19:00-21:15 Day 2 Monday August 18 Women Under 49kg & Men Under 55kg Preliminaries & Quarterfinals 14:00-17:00 Semifinals & Finals 19:00-21:15 Day 3 Tuesday August 19 Women Under 55kg & Men Under 63kg Preliminaries & Quarterfinals 14:00-17:00 Semifinals & Finals 19:00-21:15 Day 4 Wednesday August 20 Women Under 63kg & Men Under 73kg Preliminaries & Quarterfinals 14:00-17:00 Semifinals & Finals 19:00-21:15 Day 5 Thursday August 21 Women Over 63kg & Men Over 73kg Preliminaries & Quarterfinals 14:00-17:00 Semifinals & Finals 19:00-21:15 *The event schedule is subject to change in accordance with the final entries. 12. Training Information 12.1 TRAINING VENUE Name Distance to YOV Driving Time Seats Capacity Youth Olympic Village Training Venue (YVT) 0km 0min 7

13 12.2 TRAINING POLICIES Training facilities will be provided for all athletes from the opening of the Youth Olympic Village (YOV) (12 August 2014) to the end of taekwondo competition of Nanjing 2014 (21 August 2014). All training before and during the games time will be assigned under the supervision of the training venue manager. The booking service for training sites is located at Event Information Center of YOV village and training venue. 13. Medals In the respective weight division, first place will be awarded a gold medal, second place will be awarded a silver medal, two third places will be awarded bronze medals. 14. Victory Ceremonies Victory Ceremonies will be held in accordance with the requirements of the YOG Event Manual of the IOC. The Victory Ceremonies will be held following the completion of each event final on the Field of Play (FOP). Medallists will be invited onto a podium to receive the medals and the mascots in the sequence of the bronze, silver, and gold medallists. At the Ceremony, the anthem of the NOC of the gold medallist will be played; and meanwhile the flags of the NOC of the medallists will be raised. The Olympic flag and anthem will be used for the mixed NOC team events. 8

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