Men's General Division Wins Excellence Group Award, Coach Oh Sujeong Honored with Leadership Award

Jinju City Hall Rowing Team Awarded Excellent Organization and Coaching Awards by the Korea Rowing Association (Photo by Jinju City)

Jinju City Hall Rowing Team Awarded Excellent Organization and Coaching Awards by the Korea Rowing Association (Photo by Jinju City)

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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Soon-kyung] The Jinjusi Rowing Team in Jinju, Gyeongnam, was recognized for their achievements as they sweated through golden waves despite the adverse conditions caused by the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) last year.


The Korea Rowing Association annually selects and awards outstanding organization awards, coaching awards, Oarsman awards, and exemplary referee awards. Among these, the outstanding organization award is given to seven organizations, and the coaching award is given to two coaches.


The Jinjusi Rowing Team received the 2020 Outstanding Organization Award in the men's general division and Coach Oh Su-jeong received the coaching award from the Korea Rowing Association.


The Jinjusi City Hall Rowing Team consists of a director, a coach, and seven athletes. Last year, they participated in various national rowing competitions, winning seven gold medals, one silver medal, and three bronze medals, and produced three national representatives, confirming their status as the strongest rowing team nationwide.



Director Kang Ki-bae of the Jinjusi City Hall Rowing Team said, "I am pleased that this award has elevated the status of Jinju City, and I am grateful to the athletes and coaches who quietly did their best in their respective roles," adding, "We will do our best to deliver only good news this year as well."


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