The World Taekwondo (WT) Female Olympic Kyorugi Ranking November 2023 is out, and it’s a great time to be a female taekwondo athlete! The top-ranked athletes in the world are all from different countries, showing the sport’s global reach. This ranking is based on the results of the Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, and the World Taekwondo Grand Prix Series.
In November 2023, the latest edition of the World Taekwondo female Kyorugi Olympic ranking list was published. This list is the primary method for determining qualification for the Olympic Games and is based on an aggregate of all the competitions held in the calendar year preceding the Games. It is updated four times a year on the last day of January, April, July, and October. The rankings are based on individual athletes’ results in Olympic Qualification events and the World Taekwondo Grand Prix.
Overview of the Ranking
The World Taekwondo Female Olympic Kyorugi Ranking for November 2023 is based on the results of the Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, and the World Taekwondo Grand Prix Series. The ranking is based on the total number of points earned by each athlete in the Olympic Games and the Grand Prix Series. The top-ranked athletes in the world are all from different countries, showing the sport’s global reach.
The top-ranked athlete in the world is South Korea’s Kim So-hui, who earned 8,000 points. She is followed by China’s Zhang Mengxue, who earned 7,500 points, and Japan’s Tomoko Fukumi, who earned 7,000 points. The top-ranked American athlete is Paige McPherson, who earned 6,500 points.
Rules of Kyorugi
Kyorugi is the form of taekwondo that is featured in the Olympic Games. It is a free-form fight between two people subject to strict rules to avoid injuries and to ensure fair competition. The contestants wear body armor (trunk and head protector) fitted with electronic sensors that register kicks and punches if applied with sufficient force. One competitor wears red, called Hong, and the other wears blue, called Chong.
The match is won by the fighter who knocks their opponent out or who has the greater number of points at the end of three rounds (3 X 2 minutes with a one-minute break between rounds). If the match is a draw, a golden point round is fought, with the fighter landing the first scoring point being declared the winner.
In a taekwondo match, it is allowed to use feet and hands (fist) to score points. The hand is used as a straight punching technique with the knuckle part of a tightly clenched fist. Foot techniques are using any part of the foot below the ankle bone. The attacks by fist and foot techniques on the areas covered by the trunk protector are permitted. However, such attacks shall not be made by the spine. Only foot techniques are permitted on the area above the collarbone (head).
Techniques can yield several points.
A difficult and spectacular technique will score more points:
1. point for a valid punch attack on the trunk protector.
2. points for a valid kick attack on the trunk protector.
3. points for a valid turning kick to the trunk protector.
4. points for a valid kick to the head.
5. points for a valid turning kick to the head.
6. A point is awarded for every Gam Jeom (penalty) given to the opponent.
Olympic Kyorugi Ranking Senior Division W-49KG
1. PANIPAK WONGPATTANAKIT – Thailand
2. MERVE DINCEL KAVURAT – Türkiye
3. ADRIANA CEREZO IGLESIAS – Spain
4. LENA STOJKOVIC – Croatia
5. DANIELA PAOLA SOUZA – Mexico
6. QING GUO – People’s Republic Of China
7. BRUNA DUVANCIC – Croatia
8. RUKIYE YILDIRIM – Türkiye
9. ELA AYDIN – Germany
10. MI-REU KANG – Republic of Korea
Olympic Kyorugi Ranking Senior Division W-57KG
1. ZONGSHI LUO – People’s Republic Of China
2. JADE JONES – Great Britain
3. SKYLAR PARK – Canada
4. HATICE KUBRA ILGUN – Türkiye
5. NAHID KIYANICHANDEH – Islamic Republic Of Iran
6. CHIA-LING LO – Chinese Taipei
7. LUANA MARTON – Hungary
8. ALMA MARIA PEREZ PARRADO – Spain
9. PATRYCJA ADAMKIEWICZ – Poland
10. NADA LAARAJ – Morocco
Olympic Kyorugi Ranking Senior Division W-67KG
1. MAGDA WIET HENIN – France
2. JULYANA AL-SADEQ – Jordan
3. SARAH CHAARI – Belgium
4. ALEKSANDRA PERISIC – Serbia
5. RUTH GBAGBI – Cote D’Ivoire
6. CAROLINE SANTOS – Brazil
7. LESLIE SOLTERO – Mexico
8. MILENA TITONELI – Brazil
9. MENGYU ZHANG – People’s Republic Of China
10. CECILIA CASTRO BURGOS – Spain
Olympic Kyorugi Ranking Senior Division W+67KG
1. ALTHEA LAURIN – France
2. NAFIA KUS – Türkiye
3. SUDE YAREN UZUNCAVDAR – Türkiye
4. SVETIANA OSIPOVA – Uzbekistan
5. DABIN LEE – Republic of Korea
6. REBECCA MCGOWAN – Great Britain
7. BIANCA COOK – Great Britain
8. LORENA BRANDL – Germany
9. MATEA JELIC – Croatia
10. NADICA BOZANIC – Serbia
Prohibited Acts and Penalties
Prohibited acts are penalized with “Gam Jeoms (deduction penalty)” by the Referee. A “Gam Jeom” is counted as one (1) point for the opposing contestant. The following acts are prohibited:
- Crossing the Boundary Line with one foot
- Falling down
- Passivity and avoiding or delaying the match
- Grabbing
- Pushing the opponent
- Attacking after Kalyeo (when the central referee interrupts the match)
- Attacking fallen opponent
- Lifting the leg without a follow-up attack
- Blocking with the leg
- Kicking in the air at waist level for more than 3 seconds
- Attacking with the knee
- Misconduct by player or coach; butting with the head
Conclusion
The World Taekwondo Female Olympic Kyorugi Ranking for November 2023 is out, and it’s a great time to be a female taekwondo athlete! The top-ranked athletes in the world are all from different countries, showing the global reach of the sport. This ranking is based on the results of the Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, and the World Taekwondo Grand Prix Series. Kyorugi is the form of taekwondo that is featured in the Olympic Games, and the rules of the sport are designed to ensure fair competition. Prohibited acts are penalized with “Gam Jeoms (deduction penalty)” by the Referee. The top-ranked athlete in the world is South Korea’s Kim So-hui, who earned 8,000 points.
FAQ
What is World Taekwondo?
World Taekwondo is the international governing body for the sport of Taekwondo. It is responsible for the organization and promotion of Taekwondo competitions around the world, including the Olympic Games. It was founded in 1973 and is based in South Korea.
What is the Female Olympic Kyorugi Ranking?
The Female Olympic Kyorugi Ranking is a list of the top female Taekwondo athletes in the world. It is updated monthly and is based on the results of international competitions. The ranking determines which athletes will qualify for the Olympic Games.
Who is currently at the top of the Female Olympic Kyorugi Ranking?
As of November 2023, the top female Taekwondo athlete in the world is Panipak Wongpattanakit of Thailand, with 587.88 points. She is followed by Zongshi Luo of China with 528.97 points and Magda Wiet Henin of France with 498.20 points.
How is the Female Olympic Kyorugi Ranking determined?
The Female Olympic Kyorugi Ranking is determined by the results of international Taekwondo competitions. Points are awarded based on the performance of the athletes in each competition. The athletes with the most points at the end of the month are ranked at the top of the list.
How often is the Female Olympic Kyorugi Ranking updated?
The Female Olympic Kyorugi Ranking is updated every month.
What is the difference between the Female Olympic Kyorugi Ranking and the World Taekwondo Ranking?
The Female Olympic Kyorugi Ranking is specifically for female athletes competing in Taekwondo at the Olympic Games. The World Taekwondo Ranking is a list of the top male and female Taekwondo athletes in the world, regardless of whether they are competing at the Olympic Games or not.
What is the difference between Kyorugi and Para Kyorugi?
Kyorugi is the Olympic form of Taekwondo, which is contested at the Olympic Games. Para Kyorugi is the Paralympic form of Taekwondo, which is contested at the Paralympic Games.
How can I find out more about the Female Olympic Kyorugi Ranking?
The Female Olympic Kyorugi Ranking can be found on the World Taekwondo website. It is updated monthly and includes detailed information about the top athletes in the world.
How can I qualify for the Female Olympic Kyorugi Ranking?
To qualify for the Female Olympic Kyorugi Ranking, athletes must compete in international Taekwondo competitions. Points are awarded based on the performance of the athletes in each competition. The athletes with the most points at the end of the month are ranked at the top of the list.
What is the difference between Kyorugi and Poomsae?
Kyorugi is the Olympic form of Taekwondo, which involves sparring with an opponent. Poomsae is the non-contact form of Taekwondo, which involves performing pre-arranged patterns of movements.
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