Polina Khan

Polina Stanislavovna Khan, born on December 31, 1999, in the Russian Federation, has established herself as a prominent figure in the world of taekwondo. Her career gained international recognition in 2018 at the European Taekwondo Championships in Kazan, where she secured a bronze medal in the women’s 67 kg weight category. This achievement marked a significant milestone, showcasing her developing skills and competitive spirit on a major stage. From her early days in cadets and youth categories, Polina consistently demonstrated her talent, earning gold medals at events like the 2014 Serbia Open and European Clubs Championships.

Khan continued her upward trajectory, participating in various international tournaments, including Grand Prix events and World Championships. In 2016, she earned a silver medal at the World Championships in Burnaby in the -68kg youth category. Over the years, she accumulated a total of 12 gold, 5 silver, and 8 bronze medals in Open Tournaments, including victories at the 2017 Fujairah Open, 2018 Riga Open, and multiple Russian Opens. Her consistent performance led to her participating in 51 international tournaments, with a win rate of 61.1% across 95 registered fights.

A significant achievement in her recent career was securing a bronze medal at the 2023 World Taekwondo Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan, competing in the women’s -73 kg middleweight event. Furthermore, Polina successfully qualified for the 2024 Olympic Games in Sofia, representing a major career highlight. Her dedication is also reflected in her current ranking of 289th globally with 500 points in the livetime international fighter rankings.