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History of taekwondo in Iran

A path of pride, from past to future

From taekwondo’s first steps in Iran to success on the world stage — a story of growth, pride, and lasting championship.

1345

Taekwondo arrives

The journey begins in Iran

1349

National growth

Structures take shape

1378

First world medal

Success on the world stage

1384

Olympic medal

Hadi Saei’s pride

1391

Golden era

Global standing secured

1395

Pride continues

A new generation of champions

From beginnings in Iran to glory worldwide

The Iran Taekwondo Federation was founded in 1354. The sport became one of the country’s most popular official disciplines. Iranian athletes have earned major honors at world championships and the Olympics.

Thousands of active athletes nationwide

Steady growth at national and world level

World honors on major stages

+30k

Organized athletes

+500

Clubs and boards

+30

Active provinces

+80

International medals

Stars who made history

Iran’s first Olympic medal

Hadi Saei

2000 Sydney — Bronze

Athens Olympic champion

Hadi Saei

2004 Athens — Gold

Olympic medalist

Yousef Karami

2004 Athens — Bronze

Beijing Olympic champion

Hadi Saei

2008 Beijing — Gold

World medalist

Sajjad Mardani

World Championships — Gold

A new generation of champions

Arian Salimi

Paris 2024 Olympics — Gold

Iran on the world stage

Iranian taekwondo has shone at the Olympics, World Championships, and Grand Prix events, becoming one of the strongest forces in Asia and the world. Iranian athletes keep earning medals and cementing Iran among the sport’s top powers.