Jeonbuk Sports Council, 'Victory Report' at National Competition

Great Performances in Discus Throw, Tennis, and More

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Geon-ju] As various sports events delayed by COVID-19 have resumed, the outstanding performance of Jeonbuk athletes is drawing attention.

According to the Jeonbuk Sports Council on the 29th, at the '74th National Athletics Championships and U-20 (Junior) Athletics Championships, U-18 (Youth) Athletics Competition' held in Jeongseon, Gangwon Province from the 25th to the 28th, Shin Yoo-jin of Iri Technical High School set a new tournament record in the discus throw for the first time in 14 years and won the gold medal.

Following this, Shin So-mang (800m) of Iksan City Hall, Hong Seung-yeon (hammer throw) and Choi Ha-na (shot put) of Iri Technical High School, and Lee Jeong-hyun (hammer throw) of Jeonbuk Sports High School also won gold medals.

Additionally, Kim Young-bin of Iksan City Hall placed 2nd in the long jump, and Kim Ji-eun and Kim Min-ji of Jeonbuk Development Corporation ranked 3rd in the 400m and long jump, respectively.

At the 24th Elementary Federation President's National Tennis Tournament held in Sunchang, Jeonbuk (from the 23rd to the 28th), Jeonju Geumam Elementary School players stood out with their exceptional skills.

Jeonju Geumam Elementary School won the men's team championship, were runners-up in the women's team event, and in the individual competition, Jo Se-hyeok (12-year-old division) won first place, while Lee Su-bin (12-year-old division) and Bang Jun-young (8-year-old division) each placed third.

Yoo In-tak, Secretary General of the Provincial Sports Council, said, "We are proud of the Jeonbuk athletes who achieved good results despite not being able to properly train or compete in real matches due to the impact of COVID-19."

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