New taekwondo uniform adopted for Tokyo Olympics
Competitors wearing the new uniform compete during the test event at Makuhari Messe Hall in Chiba, Japan, Sept. 27. World Taekwondo (WT) announced Sunday (KST) that it adopted the uniform for next year's Tokyo Olympics. Courtesy of WTBy Jung Min-hoPaulo Melo of Brazil wears the new uniform, which is tighter and more convenient with built-in protectors. Courtesy of WTWorld Taekwondo (WT) has adopted a new uniform for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.After a WT council meeting in Moscow Sunday (KST), the global governing body for the sport announced that it approved a more practical uniform for the Summer Games (July 24-Aug 9).The uniform, which was tested three months ago at the test event in the Japanese city of Chiba, is more breathable and convenient, with the built-in arm and shin protectors.But WT said it will make minor design changes to the pants, which drew complaints about being “too tight.” In the next few months, the WT will also determine their colors.The colors of the top uniform will remain white and the head protectors red and blue.In a recent interview with The Kore
