President Moon Sends Congratulatory Message to Tokyo Paralympics Shooting and Table Tennis Athletes

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] President Moon Jae-in sent congratulatory messages on the 3rd to shooting athlete Park Jin-ho and table tennis athletes Kim Young-geon, Kim Jeong-gil, Baek Young-bok, Seo Su-yeon, Lee Mi-gyu, and Yoon Ji-yu, who participated in the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics and won medals.

Through a social network service (SNS) message on the same day, President Moon congratulated shooting mixed 10m athlete Park Jin-ho, saying, "Congratulations on winning the silver medal at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics. You have elevated the status of Korean shooting and brought double joy to the people."

President Moon stated, "I send my wholehearted applause for Park’s performance and will cheer together with the people for the remaining events."

To Kim Young-geon, who won the silver medal in the men's team table tennis, he said, "Thank you for showing the strength of a table tennis powerhouse," and added, "You gave the best gift to your wife, who could not fully enjoy your newlywed life. I hope you return home in good health."

To Kim Jeong-gil of the men's team table tennis, he said, "'I am proud of Kim, who gave his best with no regrets.' It must have been the most wonderful gift to his four-year-old twin sons," and to Baek Young-bok, he sent a congratulatory message saying, "This is a great achievement in his first competition. Baek’s belief in 'trusting the team and himself' created this shining result."

To Seo Su-yeon of the women's team table tennis, who won the silver medal, he said, "The steadfast determination of the eldest sister Seo brought great joy and pride to the people. Thank you for showing the value of 'strength in unity.'"

Also, to Lee Mi-gyu, he said, "'I am glad that Lee’s efforts to prepare to achieve her goal led to good results. Thank you for conveying the power and value of 'togetherness.'" and to Yoon Ji-yu, he encouraged, "Youngest Yoon has become a world-class 'ace.' I hope you will show the status of our table tennis at the upcoming Paris Games as well."

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