A martial art that finds its origins in Korea. Tae-kwon-do literally means “kicking”, “punching” & “the art/way of”. It is also known as the art of self-defence. Everyone seeks balance in their lives and Taekwondo helps bring our body, mind, and soul in coherence (affects every single muscle in the human body, trains the mind to be aware of itself and things around it, and teaches the soul to harness the capacity of our body and mind). Taekwondo helps people become more complete and balanced.
Taekwondo in IIT Roorkee:
At the IIT Roorkee campus, the Taekwondo sessions take place in the Sports Council Gymnasium second floor on all days except Mondays from 6:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.
There are two training session:
6 P.M. to 7 P.M. for beginner students.
7.15 P.M. to 8.30 P.M. Advance training for trained students
The sessions begin with a warm-up, and stretching activities followed by practicing kicks, punches, defenses, and Taegeuk (Poomsae).
Sister organizations’ staff and students as per special recommendation.
Tournaments and Competition:
District, State, Nationals, and All India Inter-University Championships, Udgosh IIT Kanpur Sports fest., Spardha IIT BHU Sports fest.
Inter Year, Inter Branch, Intra Bhawan, Inter Bhawan, Institute Colors Trophy, Sangram IIT Roorkee Sports Fest.
As of now Taekwondo is not a part of the Inter-IIT sports competitions but will soon be added.
All India Inter-University Championships 2019-20 five Students participated held at Punjabi University, Patiala from 14-17 march 2020.
Sangram IIT Roorkee Sports Fest 2019:
18 Students participated from IIT Roorkee held at IIT Roorkee on 01-03 March 2019 and achieved 17 Gold, 12 Silver and 06 Bronze medals in individual and team event under different categories. Overall IIT Roorkee ‘A’ Team got First position and Best player male Mr. Aditya Singh Rathore and female Ms. Sneha Pancholi also from IIT Roorkee.
11th State Taekwondo Championship 2019:
12 Students participated from IIT Roorkee held at Roorkee on 21st – 22nd September 2019 and achieved 08 Gold, 08 Silver and 07 Bronze medals in individual and team event under different categories.
4th District Taekwondo Championship 2019:
19 Students participated from IIT Roorkee held at Roorkee on 4th August 2019 and achieved 17 gold, 09 silver and 10 Bronze in individual and team event under different categories.
Spardha IIT BHU Sports fest 2019:
09 Students participated from IIT Roorkee held at IIT BHU from 18th 20th October 2019 and achieved 07 silver and 11 Bronze medals in individual and team event under different categories. Overall Runner up in Men and Women Category.
10th State Taekwondo Championship 2018:
12 Students participated from IIT Roorkee held at Almora Uttrakahand from 26-27 May 2018 and achieved 01 silver and 01 Bronze in individual under different categories.
3rd District Taekwondo Championship 2018:
03 Students participated from IIT Roorkee held at Roorkee on 28th October 2018 and achieved 04 gold and 01 silver medals in individual and team event under different categories.
All India Intervarsity Taekwondo Championship 2018:
03 Students participated from IIT Roorkee held at GNDU Amritsar from 16th to 18th February 2018.
Udgosh IIT Kanpur Sports fest 2018:
12 Students participated from IIT Roorkee held at IIT Kanpur on 8th October 2018 and achieved 13 Silver and 08 Bronze medals in individual and team event under different categories. Overall got Third place in this tournament.
6th Open National Taekwondo Championship 2017:
12 Students participated from IIT Roorkee held at Talkatora stadium of Delhi on 3rd February 2017 and achieved 01 gold, 06 silver and 02 Bronze medals in individual and team event under different categories.
Spardha IIT BHU Sports fest 2016:
12 Students participated from IIT Roorkee held at IIT BHU in October 2016 and achieved 08 Gold, 01 silver and 11 Bronze medals in individual and team event under different categories. Akash Yadav and Yeola Shrutika were honored with best male and female athletes in Taekwondo Spardha 2016.
Responsible persons for Taekwondo Activity
Taekwondo Incharge
Dr. Mukesh Choudhary Assistant Sports Officer, ISC Mobile No. 9450857716 Email: mukesh.msc2017@iitr.ac.in
Secretary/ Captain (Boys)
Mr. Anshul Saini B. Tech 4th Yr. Civil Engineering Mobile No. 8824825600 Email: ansul_saini@ce.iitr.ac.in
Secretary/ Captain (Girls)
Ms. Aastha Sinha B. Arch 5th yr. Mobile No. 961994928 Email : asinha@ar.iitr.ac.in