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Yumnam Khemchand Singh, a former Minister and BJP MLA from Manipur, India, has become the first Indian to receive the 5th Dan black belt in traditional Taekwondo from the Global Traditional Taekwondo Federation (GTTF). He earned the degree in October 2024 but received the certificate in Seoul on December 30, 2025, due to prior circumstance. Singh is recognized for his contributions to promoting Taekwondo in India, having founded the All Assam Taekwondo Association and playing a vital role in the Taekwondo Federation of India.
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Indian Politician Makes History with Taekwondo Achievement

Guwahati, India – December 31, 2025 – Yumnam Khemchand Singh, a former Minister and current Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA from Manipur, has achieved a significant milestone, becoming the first Indian to be awarded the 5th Dan black belt in traditional Taekwondo. The honor was bestowed upon him by the Global Traditional Taekwondo Federation (GTTF) at a ceremony held in Seoul, South Korea, on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.

Mr. Singh received his certificate from Mayong Suk, Vice President of the GTTF. The certificate was issued by a board of six grandmasters led by Jun Jee, President of the GTTF. While Singh earned the degree in October 2024, the ongoing ethnic conflicts in Manipur had previously prevented him from traveling to Seoul to receive the award.

The 5th Dan certification recognizes Mr. Singh’s expertise in traditional Taekwondo, which differs from the Olympic style by placing a greater emphasis on comprehensive self-defense techniques, hand strikes, and lower stances.

The Seoul-headquartered Sangrok World Taekwondo Academy praised Mr. Singh’s dedication and contributions to the martial art, acknowledging his pivotal role in promoting Taekwondo across India. Grandmaster Chang Seong Dong, the academy’s technical director, highlighted Singh’s influence on the sport’s growth within the country.

Mr. Singh, 62, began practicing Taekwondo at the age of 16. He is also a founder of the All Assam Taekwondo Association in 1982 and was instrumental in forming the Taekwondo Federation of India. His achievement marks a significant moment for the martial art in India.

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