Federation founded in Amritsar
YGTF India is established with a constitution adopted at Amritsar, Punjab. Harpreet Singh is elected founding President.
Federation History Since 2002
From a single room in Amritsar to affiliated units in 28 states and union territories.
First state affiliations
Six state units are formally affiliated and the federation begins issuing club registration certificates.
First National Championship
The 1st National Taekwondo Championship is held with 480 athletes from 11 states.
Officials certification begins
The technical committee launches referee and coaching certification for all affiliated units.
Ten years of service
The federation completes a decade with 18 affiliated state units and a full national calendar.
Poomsae added nationally
A National Poomsae Championship is added to the annual calendar for juniors and seniors.
Grassroots academy programme
Academy support reaches rural districts with equipment grants and district coaching camps.
Twenty years of the federation
The federation marks two decades of service with over 45,000 registered athletes.
Grading and education reform
Revised belt grading and compulsory anti-doping education for every affiliated unit.
A national federation
Affiliated units in 28 states and union territories, with the 24th National Championship on the calendar.
Milestones
What the federation has built
National Championships
23 national championships conducted for cadet, junior and senior categories.
Certified Officials
Over 600 referees, coaches and examiners certified by the technical committee.
Grassroots Reach
Academy programmes delivered in more than 180 districts across India.
International Exposure
Indian squads regularly represented at Asian and world-level events.