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Taekwondo at the ExCeL Venue

Expect plenty of excitement at ExCeL when the Taekwondo competitors take to the court at the London 2012 Olympic Games. ExCeL is an existing exhibition and conference centre in London's Docklands. Its five arenas will host a range of Olympic and Paralympic sports during the London 2012 Games. The word ‘Taekwondo’ translates into English as ‘the way of foot and fist’ – an accurate description of the principles behind this Korean martial art. Powerful kicks and punches are, literally, the name of the game, which offers tension, drama and plenty of action.

Key facts about the ExCeL

Sport: Boxing, Fencing, Judo, Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Weightlifting, Wrestling, Boccia, Paralympic Table Tennis, Paralympic Judo, Paralympic Powerlifting, Volleyball (Sitting), Wheelchair Fencing
Location: ExCeL is situated near London City Airport in east London’s Royal Victoria Dock.
New or existing: Existing
Permanent or temporary: Permanent
Number of events: 165

About ExCeL

There is no construction needed to create ExCeL’s five arenas. Test events will be held in the year before London 2012 to ensure the venue will be ready to stage the Games.

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During the Games

ExCeL will host a total of 143 sessions across a wide range of sports.
After the Games

After the Games, ExCeL will revert to its role as one of Europe’s largest and most versatile exhibition spaces.