Viviana Marton in taekwondo

At the Paris Games, 18-year-old Viviana Marton achieved a historic feat by winning Hungary's first Olympic medal in taekwondo, securing gold in the women's -67kg category with a decisive victory over Serbia's Aleksandra Perisic. Marton expressed her disbelief and pride, emphasizing the importance of her win for both herself and her country. In the men's -80kg final, Tunisia's Firas Katoussi made history as his nation's first Olympic champion in taekwondo by defeating Iran's Mehran Barkhordari. The bronze medals in the women's division were claimed by American Kristina Teachout and Belgium's Sarah Chaari, while Italy's Simone Alessio and Denmark's Edi Hrnic took bronze in the men's category. The event showcased unexpected outcomes, with notable fighters failing to reach the finals, highlighting the unpredictability of the sport. This day marked a significant moment in Olympic taekwondo, reflecting both individual achievements and national pride.