Taekwondo was inducted at the Youth Olympic Games at the inaugural edition in 2010. It’s governing body is WTF.
The participants who lies in the age criteria of 14-18 years can participate in this game. The weight categories are as follows-
MEN’S DIVISION
| Under 48kg | Not exceeding 48kg |
| Under 55kg | Over 48kg & Not exceeding 55kg |
| Under 63kg | Over 55kg & Not exceeding 63kg |
| Under 73kg | Over 63kg & Not exceeding 73kg |
| Over 73kg | Over 73kg |
WOMEN’S DIVISION
| Under 44kg | Not exceeding 44kg |
| Under 49kg | Over 44kg & Not exceeding 49kg |
| Under 55kg | Over 49kg & Not exceeding 55kg |
| Under 63kg | Over 55kg & Not exceeding 63kg |
| Over 63kg | Over 63kg |