KDB Bank Shooting Team's Kim Bomi, Song Jongho, and Chugaeun Confirmed for Tokyo Olympics Selection
"IBK Industrial Bank Shooting Team Athletes Challenge Golden Shots in Tokyo"
[Asia Economy Reporter Park Sunmi] IBK Industrial Bank shooting team announced on the 22nd that athletes Kim Bomi, Chugaeun, and Song Jongho achieved excellent results at the 'Tokyo Olympic National Team Selection' hosted by the Korea Shooting Federation and were selected as national representatives.
At the national team selection held at Changwon International Shooting Range, Kim Bomi scored a total of 2916 points with an average of 583.2 points in the women's 10m air pistol event, and Chugaeun recorded a total of 2886 points with an average of 577.2 points. Additionally, Song Jongho scored a total of 2930 points with an average of 586 points in the men's 25m rapid fire pistol event.
In particular, Kim Bomi earned the honor of challenging for the first-ever triple crown in Korean shooting history at the Olympics (women's 10m air pistol, mixed 10m air pistol, women's 25m sport pistol). Kim Bomi expressed her ambition, saying, "I still can't believe it, but I want to stay focused and do my best until the end to definitely achieve the triple crown."
Regarding her feelings about participating in the Olympics, Chugaeun said, "It is an honor to wear the Taegeuk mark, and I want to show better results at the Olympics." Following this, Song Jongho stated, "Finally, the opportunity to shine for IBK Industrial Bank has come. I will not miss this chance and will definitely seize it."
A team official said, "Since the athletes have gained this precious opportunity, we will do our best to support them so they can focus on the Olympics."
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