The 1987 World Taekwondo Championships were the 8th edition of the
World Taekwondo Championships
The World Taekwondo Championship is held every two years by World Taekwondo.
Competitions
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, and were held in
Barcelona
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,
Spain
, image_flag = Bandera de España.svg
, image_coat = Escudo de España (mazonado).svg
, national_motto = ''Plus ultra'' (Latin)(English: "Further Beyond")
, national_anthem = (English: "Royal March")
, i ...
from October 7 to October 11, 1987, with 434 athletes participating from 62 countries.
Medal summary
Men
Women
Medal table
References
WTF Medal Winners
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World Championships
A world championship is generally an international competition open to elite competitors from around the world, representing their nations, and winning such an event will be considered the highest or near highest achievement in the sport, game, ...
Taekwondo Championships
World Taekwondo Championships
International taekwondo competitions hosted by Spain
1987
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Taekwondo in Spain