1988 - Taekwondo Olympic debut as a demonstration sport, Seoul, South Korea
1992 - Taekwondo was again a demonstration sport, Barcelona, Spain
1996 - Taekwondo held status of an Exhibition sport, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
2000 - First time Taekwondo was a Full Medal sport, Sydney, Australia
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Taekwondo sparring became an Olympic event in 2000 at the Sydney Olympics. It started its Olympic beginnings as a demonstration event in 1988 in Seoul.