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‘Referee Failed to Intervene’: Class 12 Student on Ventilator After Kick to Head at CBSE Taekwondo Event

Summary by Times of India
In a distressing incident, a 17-year-old student from Kerala suffered critical head injuries during a Taekwondo match after being kicked in the head, even as he signaled his withdrawal. His family alleges negligence on the part of the referee for not adhering to the competition rules and failing to act swiftly.

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Perumpilavu (Thrissur) ∙ Perumpilavu Ansar was hit by an opponent during the CBSE South Zone Taekwondo competition held in Chandrapur, Maharashtra.

·Kottayam, India
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An 18-year-old student remains on a ventilator after suffering a brain injury during a school competition. His family has alleged possible refereeing and organizational failures and is demanding a formal investigation to determine responsibility. The article "Young man remains in critical condition after suffering serious injury in a Taekwondo match in India" was originally published on MASTKD.

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Malayala Manorama broke the news in Kottayam, India on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
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