Taekwondo kicks its way into Paralympics
The Paralympic version of the Korean martial art -- in which fighters attempt to land blows on each other on an octagonal mat -- bans kicks to the head and offers no points for punches.
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Brazil's Nathan Cesar Sodario Torquato (L) competes against Italy's Antonino Bossolo at the semifinal taekwondo match of men K44 -61kg. AFP PHOTO
By NewVision Reporter
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With legs whirling and feet flying, taekwondo made its Paralympic debut at the Tokyo Games on Thursday -- and some claim it offers more thrills and spills than its Olympic