Bengaluru, Dec. 1 -- The Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS) has launched a nationwide taekwondo talent identification initiative called 'IIS Taekwondo's Fighting Chance'. The programme will scout and select eight female Taekwondo athletes between the ages of 16 and 26 for a long-term high-performance training system aimed at preparing athletes for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.
"At IIS, we have always thought outside the box. While we are working on developing mainstream Olympic sports in the country, such opportunities should always be explored. We have already ventured into water sports, and taekwondo is up next. I am very excited and confident that this is the start of something significant for Indian sport," said Manisha Malhotra, P...