Athletes are classified in categories K41 to K44. However, only K43 (double amputation of the forearms or equivalent limitation of abilities due to orthopedic disability) and K44 (unilateral disability of an arm or equivalent limitation due to an orthopedic disability or absence of toes significantly affecting the ability to move the legs dynamically) athletes, grouped together in a single category, will be present at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. The letter K stands for Kyorugi, or combat in French.

Among the great medal hopefuls in the Para taekwondo events at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, Bopha Kong (-58 kg), the local of the stage, seems to be the best chance for the French clan. A multiple international medallist and a legend in his discipline, he will be attempting to climb onto his first Paralympic podium three years after losing the bronze medal final at Tokyo 2020. The 3-strong French delegation is also highly ambitious, with Sophie Caverzan (-57 kg) and Djelika Diallo (-65 kg) also taking part.

Other athletes expected to shine at the Paralympic Games include Silvana Mayara Cardoso Fernandes (-57 kg, Brazil), Ziyodakhon Isakova (-47 kg, Uzbekistan), Asaf Yasur (-58 kg, Israel), Imamaddin Khalilov (-70 kg, Azerbaijan), Meryem Betul Cavdar (-52 kg, Turkiye), Beth Munro (-65 kg, Great Britain) and Guljonoy Naimova (+65 kg, Uzbekistan).

The taekwondo tournament at the Paris 2024 Paralympics will also be held in the Paris’ iconic Grand Palais.