Registered as the State Body
UPTA is registered as the governing body for taekwondo in Uttar Pradesh, the only body authorised to run the sport in the state.
About the Association
The state governing body for taekwondo in Uttar Pradesh, registered in 1984.
Our Role
The Uttar Pradesh Taekwondo Association (UPTA) is a governing body for Taekwondo sports in India, affiliated with the Taekwondo Federation of India and the Uttar Pradesh Olympic Association. It is responsible for developing and promoting Taekwondo sports in the state of Uttar Pradesh, with a focus on providing quality training and coaching to young athletes. The association collaborates with other sports organizations to organize competitions and events at various levels and has established training centers and programs to promote Taekwondo sports among students. Its efforts have helped to increase awareness and participation in the sport, and the association is poised to contribute to the growth and success of Taekwondo sports in India.
UPTA in Numbers
Live from the association register
- Districts with an Affiliated Association
- 0
- Authorised Training Centres
- 0
- Registered Players
- 0
- Technical Officials
- 0
Affiliations and the Sporting Structure
Where UPTA sits in Indian and international sport, and how it works with each body.
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UPTA's national federation
Taekwondo Federation of India
UPTA is affiliated to the Taekwondo Federation of India, the national taekwondo federation registered in 1982-83. Observers from TFI were invited to UPTA's 2023 elections, and the National Open Kyorugi and Poomsae Championships that UPTA hosted at Noida Indoor Stadium in October 2023 were held under its aegis.
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Olympic movement
Indian Olympic Association
The Indian Olympic Association is India's National Olympic Committee, which enters Indian athletes in the Olympic, Asian and Commonwealth Games. In the state, UPTA is affiliated to the Uttar Pradesh Olympic Association, whose observers were also invited to UPTA's 2023 elections.
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National sports policy
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports sets national sports policy and, with the Sports Authority of India, runs the Khelo India programme. UPTA hosted Phase 2 of the first ASMITA Khelo India Women's Taekwondo League (2023-24) in Lucknow.
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International federation
World Taekwondo
World Taekwondo is the international federation for the sport. It sets the competition rules for Kyorugi and Poomsae that UPTA championships follow, and runs taekwondo at the Olympic Games.
Programmes UPTA has taken part in
What UPTA Does
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State Championships
Annual Kyorugi and Poomsae championships for Sub-Junior, Cadet, Junior and Senior athletes.
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Team Selection
State medallists are selected to represent Uttar Pradesh at national championships.
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District Affiliation
District associations affiliate to UPTA and organise taekwondo in their districts.
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Authorised Centres
Training centres are authorised through their district association, so athletes know where to train.
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Official Circulars
Championship notices, selection trials and rules are published as circulars.
How the Association Is Run
Each affiliated district association sends two representatives to the general body. The general body elects an executive committee for a four-year term.
The 2023 election, for the 2023-27 term, was conducted by a returning officer. Observers were invited from the Taekwondo Federation of India, the Uttar Pradesh Olympic Association and the UP Sports Directorate.
Milestones
From registration in 1984 to organising national events for Uttar Pradesh.
- Founded
- Governance
- Organised by UPTA
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1984
Founded -
April 2023
Governance Executive Committee Elected for 2023-27
The general body of affiliated district associations elects the executive committee, with observers invited from TFI, UPOA and the UP Sports Directorate.
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October 2023
Organised by UPTA National Open Kyorugi and Poomsae Championships
UPTA organises the national championships at Noida Indoor Stadium from 5 to 8 October, under the aegis of the Taekwondo Federation of India.
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2024
Organised by UPTA ASMITA Khelo India Women's Taekwondo League
UPTA organises Phase 2 of the first Khelo India Women's Taekwondo League (2023-24) in Lucknow, part of ASMITA, the Khelo India programme for women in sport.
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National event
Organised by UPTA National Cadet Taekwondo Championship (Official)
UPTA organises the official National Cadet Taekwondo Championship for athletes aged 12 to 14.