Miss Rupa Bayor of the Indo-Korean Taekwondo Academy has been conferred the Best Poomsae Player of the Year 2026 at the India Taekwondo Gala Awards, in recognition of her outstanding international achievements, including securing World Taekwondo World Rank 6 and Asia Rank 1.
The award ceremony was held in New Delhi on 27 January 2026, where the honour was presented by Seo Jeong Kang, Secretary General of World Taekwondo.
The Academy expressed its gratitude to Namdev Shirgaonkar, President of the India Taekwondo, and to World Taekwondo for acknowledging Miss Bayor’s achievements at the global level.
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| Rupa Bayor recieving the award from Seo Jeong Kang, Secretary General of World Taekwondo. |
The accomplishment has been supported by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Sports Authority of India, Welspun World, JSW Sports, Inspire Institute of Sport, and the leadership support of Pema Khandu.
This recognition marks a significant milestone for Indian Taekwondo and highlights Miss Rupa Bayor’s consistent excellence, discipline, and contribution to the sport at the international level.
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