Paris 2024 was the ultimate showcase of Taekwondo, WT President says. GETTY IMAGES

World Taekwondo (WT) President Chungwon Choue commended the athletes for "delivering thrilling matches and an unforgettable Olympic Taekwondo competition".

"The sold-out Grand Palais provided a spectacular backdrop for tense finishes, jaw-dropping techniques and incredible performances," said Choue.

The Taekwondo competition at the Paris 2024 Olympics took place on August 7-10. On each of the four days, the temporary venue’s 8,000 seats were sold out, the WT official website reports.

"Paris 2024 was the ultimate showcase of Taekwondo and demonstrated why it is so popular around the world, not just for its sporting entertainment but its display of sportsmanship and the Olympic values," said the WT President.

Althea Laurin won historic gold medal for France on the last day of the event. GETTY IMAGES
Althea Laurin won historic gold medal for France on the last day of the event. GETTY IMAGES

Korea topped the medal table with two gold medals, while Iran collected the most medals with four, finishing second with one gold.

He also thanked the Paris 2024 Organising Committee, City of Paris  the volunteers and all the fans.

"We can still hear La Marseillaise reverberating around the historic Grand Palais’ walls following Althea Laurin’s historic gold and the iconic chant of Allez Les Bleus continues to ring in our ears, but what made Paris 2024 so special was that this was not just a Games for French athletes but one in which the crowds embraced all athletes, in every session, creating a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere that our athletes will never forget," concluded Choue.