Taekwondo makes Paralympic debut as Storey pedals to glory

The martial art, one of two new sports at the Tokyo Games, kicked off a day after badminton made its long-awaited first appearance

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Afghanistan's Zakia Khudadadi prepares to compete with Uzbekistan's Ziyodakhon Isakova in their women's taekwondo K44 bout at Makuhari Messe Hall in Chiba. AFP Photo

By NewVision Reporter

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Taekwondo made its Paralympic debut in Tokyo on Thursday as cycling queen Sarah Storey won her road race to beat Britain's record for gold medals at the Games.

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Taekwondo makes Paralympic debut as Storey pedals to glory

The martial art, one of two new sports at the Tokyo Games, kicked off a day after badminton made its long-awaited first appearance

Afghanistan's Zakia Khudadadi prepares to compete with Uzbekistan's Ziyodakhon Isakova in their women's taekwondo K44 bout at Makuhari Messe Hall in Chiba. AFP Photo

By NewVision Reporter

Journalists @NewVision

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