Nepal Taekwondo Association

The Nepal Taekwondo Association (NTA) (Nepali: नेपाल तेक्वान्दो संघ (एन.टि.ए)) is the governing body for Taekwondo and Para Taekwondo in Nepal. NTA organizes national and international competitions, enabling Nepali taekwondo athletes to participate in international events. Additionally, the Nepal Taekwondo Association promotes the development and expansion of Taekwondo in schools and dojangs across districts within Nepal's provinces. Founded in 1983, the organization became affiliated with the National Sports Council (Nepal) and World Taekwondo the same year. The current President of NTA is Prakash Shumsher Rana, and its headquarters are located in the International Sports Complex in Lalitpur, Nepal.

Nepali Taekwondo History
"In 1983, Nepal Taekwondo was officially recognized as a discipline under the leadership of the late Sharad Chandra Shah, who served as the member secretary of the National Sports Council (Nepal). This decision was made in collaboration with two Martial Arts Associations.

Prior to this, Grand Master Deep Raj Gurung, the founder of Taekwondo and current General Secretary of the Nepal Taekwondo Association, initiated the public demonstration of Taekwondo for the first time in Nepal. He subsequently provided training to a group, at a time when martial arts were not widely accessible in the country.

Initially, Nepali citizens were restricted from practicing or training in Taekwondo. However, after the successful demonstration by Grand Master Deep Raj Gurung, the benefits of Taekwondo training became apparent. As a result, Taekwondo was introduced to the disciplinary forces such as the Nepal Police and Nepal Army. Eventually, it was embraced as a martial art open to all Nepalese citizens.

In 1983, the Nepal Taekwondo Association was formally registered with both the National Sports Council (Nepal) and World Taekwondo (W.T).

Nepal Taekwondo achievements
In Olympic Games, World Taekwondo Championships, Asian Games and Asian Taekwondo Championships.

Nepal ParaTaekwondo achievements
In Paralympic Games, World Para Taekwondo Championships, Asian Para Games and Asian Para Taekwondo Championships.

District Associations
The following district taekwondo associations are affiliated to the Nepal Taekwondo Association.


 * Baglung District Taekwondo Association
 * Banke District Taekwondo Association
 * Bara District Taekwondo Association
 * Bardiya District Taekwondo Association
 * Bhaktapur District Taekwondo Association
 * Bhojpur District Taekwondo Association
 * Chitwan District Taekwondo Association
 * Dang District Taekwondo Association
 * Dhading District Taekwondo Association
 * Dhankuta District Taekwondo Association
 * Dhanusha District Taekwondo Association
 * Dolakha District Taekwondo Association
 * Gorkha District Taekwondo Association
 * Ilam District Taekwondo Association
 * Jhapa District Taekwondo Association
 * Jumla District Taekwondo Association
 * Kailali District Taekwondo Association
 * Kanchanpur District Taekwondo Association
 * Kaski District Taekwondo Association
 * Kathmandu District Taekwondo Association
 * Kavre District Taekwondo Association
 * Khotang District Taekwondo Association
 * Lalitpur District Taekwondo Association
 * Lamjung District Taekwondo Association
 * Mahottari District Taekwondo Association
 * Manang District Taekwondo Association
 * Makwanpur District Taekwondo Association
 * Morang District Taekwondo Association
 * Nawalparasi District Taekwondo Association
 * Nawalpur District Taekwondo Association
 * Nuwakot District Taekwondo Association
 * Palpa District Taekwondo Association
 * Panchthar District Taekwondo Association
 * Parsa District Taekwondo Association
 * Rautahat District Taekwondo Association
 * Rupandehi District Taekwondo Association
 * Sankhuwasabha District Taekwondo Association
 * Saptari District Taekwondo Association
 * Sarlahi District Taekwondo Association
 * Syangja District Taekwondo Association
 * Sindhuli District Taekwondo Association
 * Sindhupalchowk District Taekwondo Association
 * Siraha District Taekwondo Association
 * Sunsari District Taekwondo Association
 * Surkhet District Taekwondo Association
 * Solukhumbu District Taekwondo Association
 * Tanahu District Taekwondo Association
 * Taplejung District Taekwondo Association
 * Udayapur District Taekwondo Association
 * Okhaldhunga District Taekwondo Association