President Moon Sends Congratulatory Message to Tokyo Paralympics Athletes: "Celebrating Together with the People"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] President Moon Jae-in sent congratulatory messages on the 29th to medalists including table tennis player Seo Su-yeon, who won the first medal at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics.

On the 29th, through social network service (SNS), President Moon congratulated Seo Su-yeon, who won the silver medal in women's singles table tennis, saying, "Congratulations on winning the silver medal at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics," and praised her as "an achievement in two consecutive games following the Rio Paralympics."

He continued, "I send my wholehearted applause to Seo, who showed a wonderful performance befitting the best athlete in Korea," and added, "We will cheer together with the people for the upcoming team event challenge."

He also congratulated Lee Mi-gyu, who won the bronze medal in women's singles table tennis, saying, "Congratulations on winning the bronze medal at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics. You became the first medalist for Korea," and added, "I send my wholehearted applause for her performance and look forward to a great game in the upcoming team event."

President Moon also praised Yoon Ji-yoo, a women's singles table tennis player, saying, "She announced the status of Korea as a table tennis powerhouse to the world," and "her experienced game management was unexpected for the youngest member of the national team. I send my wholehearted applause for Yoon's performance and will cheer together with the people for the upcoming team event matches."

He also congratulated Jung Young-ah, a women's singles table tennis player, saying, "Congratulations on winning the bronze medal at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics. This is the glory of winning medals in three consecutive games following London and Rio," and added, "I applaud Jung's determination and passion and will support her future challenges together with the people."

President Moon also cheered for Park Jin-cheol, a men's singles table tennis player, saying, "He elevated the status of Korea as a table tennis powerhouse. I send my wholehearted applause for Park's performance, who showed a lot on his first stage," and praised Cha Soo-yong, saying, "He announced the status of Korea as a table tennis powerhouse to the world and fulfilled his dream of 'returning as the best.'"

He encouraged Nam Ki-won, a men's singles table tennis player, saying, "It is proud that he overcame adversity and achieved valuable results through recreational sports," and also congratulated Lee Jung-min, a men's judo player, saying, "His splendid ippon victory cooled down the last heat. Lee's belief of 'doing his best today toward higher goals' has become a great pride for the people."

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