Coupang Disabled Athletes Team Wins 42 Medals at National Disabled Sports Competition

Founded Disabled Athletes Team in 2019... Supporting 72 Disabled Athletes Nationwide

Coupang Disabled Athletes Team Player Lee Sang-hyeok

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Cheol-hyun] Coupang announced on the 4th that its disabled athletes team won a total of 42 medals (12 gold, 11 silver, 19 bronze) at the '41st National Disabled Sports Festival.'

The 52 members of the Coupang disabled athletes team represented various cities and provinces nationwide, competing in more than 10 events including athletics, table tennis, and bowling. Kim Dong-seon, who won the gold medal in the men's club throw event in athletics, set a new Korean record this year (13m 24cm), held for the first time in two years since 2019.

Lee Sang-hyeok, who won two gold medals and one bronze medal in track events, said, "It was disappointing that the competition could not be held last year due to COVID-19, but I prepared without regret this year and am happy to have won medals. I will continue to train harder and challenge for the world number one position."

Coupang established the Coupang disabled athletes team in 2019. Coupang hires disabled athletes as company employees and provides various employee welfare benefits including monthly salaries, group insurance, and support for family events. As of October, 72 athletes nationwide belong to the Coupang disabled athletes team and continue their training.

Kim Ki-ryeong, Vice President in charge of Coupang HR CoE (Human Resources Center of Excellence), said, "Sports give us the joy of immersion and help promote physical and mental health. Those who do not despair at their circumstances but transform them through sports are our true heroes."

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