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Virtual Taekwondo Takes the Contact Out of a Combat Sport

NYT Technology Monday 07 September 2026, 09:20 UTC By Yan Zhuang and Jean Chung 1 min read
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The contactless version of the Korean martial art is making its debut at this year’s Asian Games. Critics say it’s a glorified video game.

The contactless version of the Korean martial art is making its debut at this year’s Asian Games. Critics say it’s a glorified video game.
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