Virtual Taekwondo makes Asian Games debut: How the VR-Based combat sport actually works
- Virtual Taekwondo will debut at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, becoming the event’s first virtual sport.
- Players wear VR headsets and motion sensors, using real kicks and punches to control digital avatars in matches.
- Each bout has three 60-second rounds, with successful strikes cutting an opponent’s 1,000-point health bar.
- India’s Kashish Malik will compete in the 16-player mixed-gender knockout event scheduled for October 2.
Source: livemint.com
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