The VR combat sport making its Asian Games debut
Virtual Taekwondo, a digital version of the traditional combat sport, is set to be included at the upcoming Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The discipline first gained international attention at the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) Olympic Esports Series held in Singapore in June 2023, where it made its global debut. What is Virtual Taekwondo? Virtual Taekwondo is an immersive, non-contact combat sport played using virtual reality (VR) technology. Athletes wear VR headsets and motion-tracking devices that capture their movements and translate them into a digital arena. Unlike traditional taekwondo, competitors do not physically strike each other. Instead, players face a virtual opponent and score points through precise and powerful kicks. The objective is to land accurate strikes to the head and body while building the highest score on the power gauge before the match ends. In one-on-one contests, athletes use their entire body as a controller. How will it be played at the Asian Games? At the Asian Games, Virtual Taekwondo will feature a mixed-gender individual competition. The event will be contested through a 16-player …








