The Italian Taekwondo Federation and South Korea's Consulate General in Milan have launched a Para-taekwondo competition ©Getty Images

The Italian Taekwondo Federation (FITA) and South Korea's Consulate General in Milan have teamed up to launch a Para-taekwondo competition.

The online competition has been publicised under the heading "Italy and Korea: Let's start again together!"

A poomsae event, it is free to enter but those taking part must be registered with FITA for the 2019-2020 period.

It is designed to give Para-taekwondo a boost in Italy and signal the start of organised competitions resuming.

Those eligible to enter can do so by submitting a poomsae video.

Taekwondo is due to make its Paralympic debut at Tokyo 2020 next year ©Getty Images
Taekwondo is due to make its Paralympic debut at Tokyo 2020 next year ©Getty Images

Athletes have been asked to wear a dobok and include both an opening and closing greeting as part of the video.

September 9 is the deadline for submissions, with full entry information available here.

The Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Milan is to announce winners on September 16, with those winners poised to receive prizes from the diplomatic mission.