Park qualified for the Games after finishing fifth in the Olympic rankings in the under-57-kilogram category, while Yong, competing in the under-49kg division, received one of the sport’s reallocation quotas from World Taekwondo.

After a one-year hiatus from competition due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Park has been in impressive form.

Park won gold at the Spanish Open in April and again at last month’s Pan American Championships.

The 22-year-old’s best season came in 2019 when she won bronze at the World Championships, silver at the Pan American Games and claimed three bronzes on the Grand Prix Tour.

Her 20-year-old brother, Tae-Ku, will serve as her training partner in Tokyo, while her father, Jae, will be coaching the team at the Games.

"I am very thankful for everyone who has supported me and continues to support me on this amazing journey," said Park.

"I am excited and honoured to represent Canada at my first Olympic Games.

"To be going to the Games with my dad as my coach makes it even more special.

"I don’t know when it started, but I always remembered saying as a child that I wanted to win a gold medal for Canada at the Olympics.

"I am very excited to have the opportunity to put on the Canadian uniform and try to make that dream a reality."

Yong placed fifth at the 2019 World Championships - 10 years after winning bronze at the event.

The 31-year-old has also earned gold medals at the Military World Games in 2011, 2012 and 2018.

"Competing at the Olympics has been one of my dreams since I was a young athlete," said Yong.

"I’ve always been proud to represent Canada internationally for competitions, as a member of the Canadian Armed Forces, and now for Team Canada at the Olympic Games.

"This is a dream come true.

"I hope to make my country proud because there’s no other flag I would rather wear on my back."

Canada’s first taekwondo medal came in the sport's inaugural Olympic appearance at Sydney 2000, when Dominique Bosshart won over-67kg bronze.

Karine Sergerie claimed under-67kg silver at Beijing 2008.

"Taekwondo is an incredible sport to watch," added Canada’s Chef de Mission Marnie McBean.

"It would be easy to dream about being the athlete who throws those lightning punches and kicks, but then you have to realise that you also have to be the athlete receiving those thunderous blows.

"During Canada’s stay-at-home orders, I know Skylar trained at home, sparring with her brothers, what would be forbidden in most homes was an amazing opportunity in theirs."