The event featured a new format as the governing body sought to "blur the lines between physical and digital".

Athletes competed inside and octagonal structure which was said to allow them to utilise the boundaries in a way that previously was not possible.

As well as altering the field of play, the competition introduced new gamification effects for broadcast viewers which mimicked popular video games.

It was hoped that the new features would make the sport more engaging for spectators.

"We are very excited to showcase taekwondo in a whole new light at the Goseong 2022 World Taekwondo Octagon Diamond Games," said World Taekwondo President Chungwon Choue.

"The format has been developed over the last 10 months and will combine the best of the physical and digital aspects of taekwondo.

"We will have all the traditional elements which make it a loved sport around the world, but for the first time we will integrate gamification to engage a new younger audience.

"It is an exciting trial to see what lessons can be learned for the future as we continuously look to evolve and improve our sport for the benefit of our athletes and fans."

A new two-person team competition was also trialled for the first time and saw athletes rotate freely in a bout similar to tag-team wrestling.

Last January, World Taekwondo held a demonstration for the Octagon Diamond Games at a studio in Gyeonggi-do and enlisted a special committee to prepare for the three-day tournament