The World Para Taekwondo Ranking November 2023 is a crucial tool for athletes to monitor their progress and assess their standing among their peers. It offers a comprehensive view of the top performers in the sport and encourages athletes to strive for improvement. Additionally, the ranking assists coaches and national federations in identifying and supporting talented athletes. It serves as a valuable resource for the taekwondo community and plays a significant role in shaping the future of the sport.
Para Taekwondo is a sport that has exploded in recent years, with participation and competition levels increasing significantly. The World Taekwondo Federation (WT) has been at the forefront of this growth, introducing world rankings in 2015 and becoming an International Paralympic Committee (IPC) recognized International Federation (IF) in 2014. This article will provide an overview of the World Para Taekwondo Ranking November 10, 2023, including the top 10 ranked athletes and a look at the sport’s development since 2015.
The World Para Taekwondo Ranking for November 2023 has just been released, featuring the top athletes in the sport and recognizing their accomplishments in competitions and events across the globe.
Overview of the World Para-Taekwondo Ranking
The World Para Taekwondo Ranking is an official ranking system developed by the WT to identify the world’s best Para Taekwondo athletes. The ranking system consists of four classifications, each divided into three male and three female weight categories for 24 divisions. As of November 10, 2023, there are 571 athletes from 82+1 countries appearing on the World Para Taekwondo Ranking. The K44 +75kg is the largest male division with 17 ranked athletes, while the K44 -58kg category is the largest female division with seven ranked athletes.
Development of Para Taekwondo Since 2015
Since the introduction of the World Para Taekwondo Ranking in 2015, the sport has seen significant growth and development. In 2013, the WT signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Sports Federation for Persons with Intellectual Disability (INAS) and the Cerebral Palsy International Sports and Recreation Association (CPISRA) to work together for the development and promotion of Para-Taekwondo for athletes with Intellectual Disabilities or Neurological Impairments. Para Taekwondo Poomsae competitions for Intellectual Impairments (II) athletes were held for the first time at the 5th WT World Para Taekwondo Championships in Moscow.
In 2014, the WT became an International Paralympic Committee (IPC) recognized IF and signed an MoU with the International Wheelchair and Amputee Sports Federation (IWAS) for the further development of Para Taekwondo for limb deficiency athletes and wheelchair athletes. Para Taekwondo was a demonstration sport at the 10th IWAS World Junior Games in Stoke Mandeville, Great Britain, and was also included for the first time as a full medal event on the program of the 2015 IWAS World Games. In July 2014, the WT completed the second stage of the application process for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games Program. On January 31, 2015, the WT received the news that Para Taekwondo had been included on the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games program.
In 2015, the WT introduced World Ranking for the Kyorugi classes, and Poomsae for intellectually impaired athletes took off. As of November 20, 2023, there are 90 athletes with an intellectual impairment competing in the world, and Para Taekwondo has been included in the program for the Lima 2019 Parapan American Games, the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Para Games, the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, and the Santiago 2023 Parapan American Games.
Top 10 Para Taekwondo Ranked Athletes November 2023
Below is a list of the top 10 ranked athletes in the World Para-Taekwondo Ranking as of November 20, 2023:
Para Taekwondo Ranking New K41 Sub Category
World Pare Kyorugi Ranking M-58 Kg in November
1. GEORGE KHIZANISHVILI – Georgia
2. Rinat IAKUPOV – Russian Federation
3. Lutfullo KODIROV – Uzbekistan
4. Goga KHAKHALASHVILI – Georgia
5. Muhammed ASBALA – Turkiye
6. Hwangtae KIM – Republic of Korea
World Pare Kyorugi Ranking M-63 Kg in November
1. Vladislav KRICHFALUSHIY – Russian Federation
2. Hwangtae KIM – Republic of Korea
3. SABIT KOSE – Turkiye
4. Goga KHAKHALASHVILI – Georgia
World Pare Kyorugi Ranking M-80 Kg in November
1. Malik MUKASHEV – Kazakhstan
2. Valerii BAZIN – Russian Federation
3. Yasar Sami GOKBABA – Turkiye
World Pare Kyorugi Ranking W-57 Kg in November
1. Seyedeh Mahtab NABAVI – Islamic Republic Of Iran
Para Taekwondo Ranking New K44 Sub Category
Top 10 World Pare Kyorugi Ranking M-58 Kg in November
1. Asaf YASUR – Israel
2. Ali Can OZCAN – Turkiye
3. Sabir ZEYNALOV – Azerbaijan
4. Mitsuya TANAKA – Japan
5. XIANG WEN XIAO – Chinese Taipei
6. Joel MARTIN VILLALOBOS – Spain
7. Bopha KONG – France
8. FABRICIO MARQUES DE SOUZA – Brazil
9. Sanjarbek MUKHTOROV – Uzbekistan
10. TYEMIRBYEK KHAULYET – Mongolia
Top 10 World Pare Kyorugi Ranking M-63 Kg in November
1. Mahmut BOZTEKE – Turkiye
2. Bolor-Erdene GANBAT – Mongolia
3. Antonino BOSSOLO – Italy
4. Nathan TORQUATO – Brazil
5. Saeid SADEGHIANPOUR – Islamic Republic Of Iran
6. Zukhriddin TOKHIROV – Uzbekistan
7. Kudratjon HAYDAROV – Uzbekistan
8. Sandro MEGRELISHVILI – Georgia
9. VICTOR MANUEL PALACIOS TADEO – Mexico
10. Baurzhan KUSHERBAYEV – Kazakhstan
Top 10 World Pare Kyorugi Ranking M-70 Kg in November
1. Imamaddin KHALILOV – Azerbaijan
2. Fatih CELIK – Turkiye
3. Juan Diego GARCIA LOPEZ- Mexico
4. Shunsuke KUDO – Japan
5. Juan Eduardo SAMORANO – Argentina
6. Javokhir ALIKULOV – Uzbekistan
7. Mahdi POURRAHNAMA – Islamic Republic Of Iran
8. Maciej KESICKI – Poland
9. CARLOS GERALDO COELHO ALVES JUNIOR – Brazil
10. Shinebayar BATBAYAR – Mongolia
Top 10 World Pare Kyorugi Ranking M-80 Kg in November
1. Asadbek TOSHTEMIROV – Uzbekistan
2. Jeonghun JOO – Republic of Korea
3. Nurlan DOMBAYEV – Kazakhstan
4. Abulfaz ABUZARLI – Azerbaijan
5. LUIS MARIO NAJERA – Mexico
6. Alireza BAKHT – Islamic Republic Of Iran
7. Joseph LANE – Great Britain
8. Elliott Andre LOONSTRA – Aruba
9. Nikola SPAJIC – Serbia
10. Magomedzagir ISALDIBIROV – Russian Federation
Top 10 World Pare Kyorugi Ranking M+80 Kg in November
1. Ivan MIKULIC – Croatia
2. Evan MEDELL – United States of America
3. Hamed HAGHSHENAS – Islamic Republic Of Iran
4. MEHMET SAMI SARAC – Turkiye
5. MATT BUSH – Great Britain
6. Nyshan OMIRALI – Kazakhstan
7. PEDRO PAULO NEVES DA SILVA – Brazil
8. Chikara ITO – Japan
9. Asadbek ANVAROV – Uzbekistan
10. Alisher GARIPOLLAYEV – Kazakhstan
Top 10 World Pare Kyorugi Ranking W-47 Kg in November
1. Ziyodakhon ISAKOVA – Uzbekistan
2. CLAUDIA ROMERO – Mexico
3. Khwansuda PHUANGKITCHA – Thailand
4. Nurcihan EKINCI – Turkiye
5. Maryam ABDOLLAHPOUR DEROEI – Islamic Republic Of Iran
6. Leonor Angelica ESPINOZA CARRANZA – Peru
7. ENKHTUYA KHURELBAATAR – Mongolia
8. Zakia KHUDADADI – United States Minor Outlying Islands
9. Viktoriia MARCHUK – Ukraine
10. LIA CHACHIBAIA – Georgia
Top 10 World Pare Kyorugi Ranking W-52 Kg in November
1. Meryem Betul CAVDAR – Turkiye
2. JESSICA GARCIA QUIJANO – Mexico
3. Salma ALI ABD AL MONEEM HASSAN – Egypt
4. SURENJAV ULAMBAYAR – Mongolia
5. MARIA EDUARDA MACHADO STUMPF – Brazil
6. CRISTHIANE NASCIMENTO – Brazil
7. KEIRE FORSYTHE – Great Britain
8. Shrijana GHISING – Nepal
9. QIAN SHAO – People’s Republic Of China
10. Anna PODDUBSKAIA – Wallis and Futuna Islands
Top 10 World Pare Kyorugi Ranking W-57 Kg in November
1. SILVANA MAYARA CARDOSO FERNANDES – Brazil
2. Gamze GURDAL – Turkiye
3. Kamilya DOSMALOVA – Kazakhstan
4. Marija MICEV – Serbia
5. Yuliya LYPETSKA – Ukraine
6. CAVERZAN SOPHIE – France
7. YUJIE LI – People’s Republic Of China
8. Roza EBRAHIMI – Islamic Republic Of Iran
9. ELSA SUISEI KOYAMA TAMAYO – Mexico
10. LARISSA LOHANE LOPES ALVES – Brazil
Top 10 World Pare Kyorugi Ranking W-65 Kg in November
1. Beth MUNRO – Great Britain
2. ANA CAROLINA SILVA DE MOURA – Brazil
3. Lisa GJESSING – Denmark
4. SECIL ER – Turkiye
5. DJELIKA DIALLO – France
6. LEYLIANNE SAMARA RAMOS DOS SANTOS – Brazil
7. Elena SAVINSKAYA – Wallis and Futuna Islands
8. DANIELA ANDREA MARTINEZ MARISCAL – Mexico
9. ROMINA CHAMSOURAKI – Islamic Republic Of Iran
10. Mariam SALIMGEREEVA – Kazakhstan
Top 10 World Pare Kyorugi Ranking W+65 Kg in November
1. Guljonoy NAIMOVA – Uzbekistan
2. Amy TRUESDALE – Great Britain
3. Dalia SANTIAGO MORENO – Spain
4. DEBORA MENEZES – Brazil
5. Fernanda VARGAS FERNANDEZ – Mexico
6. Jelena RASIC – Serbia
7. CAMILA MACEDO DOS SANTOS – Brazil
8. NISA NUR GURSES – Turkiye
9. Rajae AKERMACH – Morocco
10. LEILA MIRZAEE – Islamic Republic Of Iran
Para Taekwondo Ranking Old K41 Sub Category
World Pare Kyorugi Ranking M+75 Kg in November
1. Malik MUKASHEV – Kazakhstan
World Pare Kyorugi Ranking W-58 Kg in November
1. Seyedeh Mahtab NABAVI – Islamic Republic Of Iran
Para Taekwondo Ranking K42 Sub Category
World Pare Kyorugi Ranking M-61 Kg in November
1. Saeid SADEGHIANPOUR – Islamic Republic Of Iran
2. Ali Sajad HAMRAZ -Afghanistan
3. Sanjarbek MUKHTOROV – Uzbekistan
4. Evgenii ALIFIRENKO – Russian Federation
World Pare Kyorugi Ranking M-75 Kg in November
1. Askhat YUSSUPOV – Kazakhstan
2. Malik MUKASHEV – Kazakhstan
3. Zhumagali YERZHANOV – Kazakhstan
World Pare Kyorugi Ranking M+75 Kg in November
1. Daniel ESPINOSA – United States of America
World Pare Kyorugi Ranking W+58 Kg in November
1. Zaira IRAZIEVA – Russian Federation
2. Jelena TERZIC – Serbia
Para Taekwondo Ranking K43 Sub Category
Top 11 World Pare Kyorugi Ranking M-61 Kg in November
1. Bopha KONG – France
2. Nyssanbek AIDARBEKOV – Kazakhstan
3. Alejandro VIDAL ALVAREZ – Spain
4. Davaachuluu TSERENDOLGOR – Mongolia
5. Gersson MEJIA – Guatemala
6. CHIEN CHIANG CHEN – Chinese Taipei
7. ORLANDO FIGUEROA – Venezuela
8. Thanwa KAENKHAM – Thailand
9. ADAMA MAGASSOUBA – Cote D’ivoire
10. SAMWELI YOSIA KIVUYO – United Republic Of Tanzania
11. ANTHONY CAPPELLO – Canada
World Pare Kyorugi Ranking M-75 Kg in November
1. Abdul Matin HOTAK – Afghanistan
2. Nurlan DOMBAYEV – Kazakhstan
3. Anton SHVETS – Ukraine
4. Edwin Andres FRANCO – Puerto Rico
World Pare Kyorugi Ranking M+75 Kg in November
1. Edgar Jesus TORRES CANDIA – Mexico
2. MEHMET VASIF YAKUT – Turkiye
3. Daniel ESPINOSA – United States of America
4. RACHID ISMAILI ALAOUI – Morocco
5. Mahdi BAHRAMIAZAR – Islamic Republic Of Iran
6. Yerlan YERSAIYN – Kazakhstan
World Pare Kyorugi Ranking W-49 Kg in November
1. Viktoriia MARCHUK – Ukraine
2. Danijela JOVANOVIC – Serbia
3. ARUNA – India
Para Taekwondo Ranking Old K44 Sub Category
Top 10 World Pare Kyorugi Ranking M-61 Kg in November
1. Nathan TORQUATO – Brazil
2. Mohamed YASSER MOHAMED AHMED ELSAYED – Egypt
3. Mahmut BOZTEKE – Turkiye
4. Daniil SIDOROV – Russian Federation
5. Bolor-Erdene GANBAT – Mongolia
6. Antonino BOSSOLO – Italy
7. Imamaddin KHALILOV – Azerbaijan
8. Zukhriddin TOKHIROV – Uzbekistan
9. Parfait HAKIZIMANA – United States Minor Outlying Islands
10. FABRICIO MARQUES DE SOUZA – Brazil
Top 10 World Pare Kyorugi Ranking M-75 Kg in November
1. Mahdi POURRAHNAMA – Islamic Republic Of Iran
2. Jeonghun JOO – Republic of Korea
3. Magomedzagir ISALDIBIROV – Russian Federation
4. Abulfaz ABUZARLI – Azerbaijan
5. Ibrahima SEYE – Senegal
6. Felix SABATES – United States of America
7. Fatih CELIK – Turkiye
8. Michael KACER – United States of America
9. Shinebayar BATBAYAR – Mongolia
10. Austin OSNER – United States of America
Top 10 World Pare Kyorugi Ranking M+75 Kg in November
1. Asghar AZIZIAGHDAM – Islamic Republic Of Iran
2. Evan MEDELL – United States of America
3. Ivan MIKULIC – Croatia
4. Francisco PEDROZA – Mexico
5. Zainutdin ATAEV – Wallis and Futuna Islands
6. Andres MOLINA – Costa Rica
7. MOHAMED ALSANOUSI ABIDAR – Libya
8. Nyshan OMIRALI – Kazakhstan
9. Elliott Andre LOONSTRA – Aruba
10. Hamed HAGHSHENAS – Islamic Republic Of Iran
Top 13 World Pare Kyorugi Ranking W-49 Kg in November
1. Meryem Betul CAVDAR – Turkiye
2. Anna PODDUBSKAIA – Wallis and Futuna Islands
3. Khwansuda PHUANGKITCHA – Thailand
4. Ziyodakhon ISAKOVA – Uzbekistan
5. ENKHTUYA KHURELBAATAR – Mongolia
6. ZAKIA KHUDADADI – Afghanistan
7. SOUKAINA ES-SABBAR – Morocco
8. Sophie GIMENO – United States of America
9. Fatemeh DODANGEH – Islamic Republic Of Iran
10. Lilisbet RODRIGUEZ RIVERO – Cuba
11. Kara FOURNIE – Australia
12. LIA CHACHIBAIA – Georgia
13. Elisabeth GERALDO FIGUEREO – Dominican Republic
Top 10 World Pare Kyorugi Ranking W-58 Kg in November
1. Lisa GJESSING – Denmark
2. SILVANA MAYARA CARDOSO FERNANDES -Brazil
3. Yujie LI – People’s Republic Of China
4. Gamze GURDAL – Turkiye
5. Salma ALI ABD AL MONEEM HASSAN – Egypt
6. CRISTHIANE NASCIMENTO – Brazil
7. Kamilya DOSMALOVA – Kazakhstan
8. Shauna-Kay HINES – Jamaica
9. Marija MICEV – Serbia
10. ANGELICA RAMIREZ – Mexico
Top 10 World Pare Kyorugi Ranking W+58 Kg in November
1. Guljonoy NAIMOVA – Uzbekistan
2. DEBORA MENEZES – Brazil
3. Daniela Andrea MARTINEZ MARISCAL – Mexico
4. Janine WATSON – Australia
5. Rayehe SHAHAB – Islamic Republic Of Iran
6. Rajae AKERMACH – Morocco
7. Shoko OTA – Japan
8. LEYLIANNE SAMARA RAMOS DOS SANTOS – Brazil
9. Laura SCHIEL – France
10. DALIA SANTIAGO MORENO – Spain
Conclusion
The World Para Taekwondo Ranking for November 2023 showcases the impressive achievements of athletes globally. These rankings are determined by international competition results and highlight the dedication and effort of these athletes. Looking ahead to upcoming events, it’s evident that the talent and skill level in Para Taekwondo is at its peak, and we can anticipate some remarkable performances in the near future. The top 10 ranked athletes in the World Para-Taekwondo Ranking as of November 10, 2023, are listed above.
FAQ
What is the World Para Taekwondo Ranking?
The World Para Taekwondo Ranking is a system of rankings developed by the World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) to recognize the best para-taekwondo athletes in the world. The World Para Taekwondo Ranking system ranks athletes based on their performance in international Para Taekwondo competitions, taking into account their results in major events to determine their position in the world rankings. This is important for athletes and coaches to track progress, evaluate their standing in the global Para Taekwondo community, and determine eligibility for various competitions and events. Overall, the World Para Taekwondo Ranking is a valuable tool for athletes and the sport as a whole.
How many athletes are ranked in the World Para Taekwondo Ranking?
As of November 10, 2023, there are 97 athletes (78 male, 19 female) ranked in 19 divisions. The K44 +75kg is the largest male division with 17 ranked athletes and K44 -58kg is the largest female division with 7 ranked athletes.
How are the Para Taekwondo rankings determined?
The rankings are determined based on the results of para-taekwondo competitions. The top four athletes in each class and division will be seeded in all para-taekwondo World Ranking events.
What is the largest division in the World Para Taekwondo Ranking?
The K44 +75kg is the largest male division with 17 ranked athletes and K44 -58kg is the largest female division with 7 ranked athletes.
How often are the rankings updated?
The rankings are updated following the results of para-taekwondo competitions. The most recent update was following the results of the second Asian Para-Taekwondo Open, which took place in Manila, Philippines, on 18 April.
What is the next para-taekwondo competition?
The next para-taekwondo competition is the first-ever African Para-Taekwondo Championships, which will be held on 22 May in Port Said, Egypt. Registration for the Championships is still open, with athletes from nine countries representing three continents already registered.
How can I view the full list of world rankings?
The full world rankings list can be found on the WTF’s website.
What is the WTF’s goal for para-taekwondo?
The WTF is committed to working closely with the IPC to continue to develop the World Ranking system and increase participation, particularly amongst women. The WTF also hopes to have 150 athletes ranked by the end of 2015.
What other para-taekwondo events are planned?
The WTF is hosting more World Ranking events including the 1st Oceania Para-Taekwondo Championships (G-4/G-2). Para-taekwondo was also included as a full medal event on the program of the 2015 IWAS World Games.
What is the importance of the World Para Taekwondo Ranking?
World Rankings are vital in ensuring that the very best athletes compete against each other regularly, improving the quality of competition, and guaranteeing the very best spectacle for fans. This will be reflected in the strength of the field and the quality of sport the global para-sport fan base will enjoy at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo 2020.
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