Participating in the Taekwondo competitions were 140 male and female athletes, from middle and high schools in the province. They competed for 26 sets of medals in the kyorugi (combat) event in different weight categories, following the knockout format.

Taekwondo is a system of symmetrical body exercises or techniques designed for self-defense and counterattack in unarmed combat, making use of the hands and feet as weapons and defenses.