Head kicks already score the most in taekwondo, earning three or four points. At 37, he's also likely to be the oldest in the Rio taekwondo competition, in a sport where most athletes are in their early 20s. Chongwon Choue, president of the World Taekwondo Federation, said officials "are committed to finding a balance between honoring our traditional techniques and evolving the sport to make it more exciting for new audiences." LONDON (AP) " At the upcoming Rio de Janeiro Olympics, taekwondo may be moving further away from its roots as a Korean martial art, but organizers hope the new changes to the combat sport will produce more dynamic fights featuring even more of the acrobatic kicks it has become known for. He said the sport's evolution also means more medal chances for everyone, including countries without an established Olympic track record.

Source: New Zealand Herald June 24, 2016 15:33 UTC