The taekwondo events at the Bangkok Universiade ended with the host nation players contributing two golds and a silver. Thai taekwondo player Mae-num Chirdkiatisak claimed title in women's 47kg category after beating Li Dan from China 3-1 in the final.
The silver got by Li was the only medal for China at the 24th Universiade. China's Wu jingyu current world champion did not take part in this year's university games due to her Olympic training.
Lim In Mook from South Korea stunned Dech Sutthikunkarn of Thailand 5-1 in the final. Delivering the taekwondo powerhouse the sixth gold in the men's 58kg category. Taekwondo powerhouse South Korea swept seven out of the total 16 golds at stake, while Thailand, Iran and Chinese Taipei each got three.
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