Chosun University Draws Attention with Graduations of Sports Stars Including Gibo-bae and Mo Ilhwan

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Cho Hyung-joo] Chosun University is drawing attention as an 'Olympic gold medalist' and a 'national track and field representative' graduated together.

At the 2021 academic year Chosun University spring graduation ceremony held on the 25th, Olympic gold medalist Ki Bo-bae, who swept the 2012 London Olympics and the 2016 Rio Olympics, received a doctoral degree, and national track and field representative Mo Il-hwan received a bachelor's degree.

Ki Bo-bae, an Olympic gold medalist with a brilliant award history who is attracting worldwide attention, presented a dissertation titled "Development and Application of a Target Challenge Archery Physical Activity Program for Elementary School Students Using Multiple Intelligence Theory" during her doctoral course in physical education at Chosun University.

She is currently offering lectures at Chosun University to enhance students' psychological resilience, conducting classes based on practical experience.

Ki said, "I am happy to graduate with a doctoral degree after spending what felt like both a long and short time at Chosun University, and I am delighted to receive congratulations from many people," adding, "I want to become someone who can exert influence not only as an athlete but also in other fields."

She also said, "I want to provide education to students preparing for archery and general students at Chosun University to improve psychological resilience, helping them overcome academic stress and burdens even a little," and "I want to continue my athletic career as long as I can, and I will work hard to show a good image through various other fields."

On the same day, Mo Il-hwan, a male national track and field representative and Korea's top male 400m athlete, also received a bachelor's degree.

Mo Il-hwan holds the Korean record in the men's university division 400m (45.98 seconds) and won with a faster time than general division athletes even in the university division.

Mo has won gold medals for four consecutive years and joined Gwangju City Hall, and as a promising sports athlete, he plans to enter the Graduate School of Education at Chosun University after graduation.

Mo said, "I am really glad to have shown good performance both in learning and athletics over the past four years," adding, "I plan to enter the Graduate School of Education after graduation, and I think this stage is the beginning of my dream, so I will strive to show a more developed appearance and achieve better results."

He continued, "I will also do my best to perform well at the upcoming Asian Games," expressing his future aspirations.

Meanwhile, Chosun University produced 4,077 graduates in the spring of the 2021 academic year. Among these graduates, 3,834 received bachelor's degrees, 158 master's degrees from the general graduate school, and 85 doctoral degrees.

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