Taekwondo was introduced in Pakistan by Korean Consulate during 1962 in Karachi with the support of few Pakistanis who had the know-how of the game. During 1970 Taekwondo Activities spread all over Pakistan. In 1974 Pakistan Taekwondo Federation (PTF) got affiliated with Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) and Pakistan Olympic Association (POA). In 1977 another landmark was reached in the shape of affiliation of PTF with World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) and Asian Taekwondo Union (ATU). The first participation of Pakistan Taekwondo Team in international level competitions was to participate at Nepal in 1999 and the team got 1 x Silver and 3 x Bronze Medals.

Taekwondo is one of the most systematic and scientific Korean traditional martial arts, that teaches more than physical fighting skills. It is a discipline that shows ways of enhancing our spirit and life through training our body and mind. Today, it has become a global sport that has gained an international reputation, and stands among the official games in the Olympics...