[Golf Topic] Choi Kyung-ju and Coach Park Seri: "Olympic Postponement Regrettable but Fortunate"

Choi Kyung-ju (left) and Park Se-ri, head coaches of the men's and women's teams for the Tokyo Olympics.

[Asia Economy Reporter Noo Rae] ○…"It's disappointing but fortunate."

These are the words of Choi Kyung-ju (50, SK Telecom) and Park Se-ri (43), coaches of the men's and women's teams for the Tokyo Olympics. On the 25th, Choi said, "With no golf tournaments held for 9 weeks, players' competitive edge inevitably declines," adding, "If the Olympics had been held as scheduled, it would have been difficult to recover and maintain performance." He continued, "With an additional year of preparation, the competition for tickets has become fairer," and added, "In the remaining year, better players will be able to participate in the Olympics."

Park Se-ri also said, "The safety and health of the athletes are the top priority," explaining, "There was much concern as COVID-19 spread worldwide, so the decision to postpone was appropriate." Park, who said, "It's regrettable and unfortunate that the event was delayed by one year after athletes prepared hard and waited four years," added, "It was worrisome to have to participate in the Olympics while risking danger," and urged, "Athletes should be careful to avoid injuries and improve their performance until they compete in the Olympics."

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