Mokpo Maritime University Launches Marine Sports Team... 'Unfolding Dreams'

Yacht, Canoe, and Rowing: Total of 12 Athletes in 3 Events

Team founding commemorative photo. Photo by Mokpo Maritime University

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Seung-hyun Jeong] Mokpo National Maritime University held a team inauguration ceremony and began full-scale training to establish itself as a mecca for marine leisure sports.

The marine sports team inauguration ceremony held on the 8th at the Mokpo National Maritime University CEO Lecture Room was attended by Han Won-hee, President of Mokpo National Maritime University; Song Jin-ho, Chairman of Mokpo City Sports Council; Cho Hyun-sik, Chairman of the Korea Canoe Federation; Kim Byung-chun, Chairman of the Jeonnam Canoe Federation; Choi Seong, General Secretary of the Mokpo National Maritime University Alumni Association; as well as marine sports officials and athletes.

Mokpo National Maritime University established the marine sports team to enhance its image as a marine-specialized university, promote external publicity, nurture outstanding athletes, and expand the base of recreational sports to develop marine sports.

The newly formed team consists of a total of 12 athletes across three disciplines: ▲Rowing - 2 members (3rd-year students Oh Yoon-jae and Heo Myeong-heon from the Department of Marine Construction Engineering), ▲Canoe - 9 members (3rd-year students Kim Kyung-min and Jang Won-woo from the Department of Marine Construction Engineering; 1st-year students Shin Jin-joo and Kwon Eun-hee from the Department of Marine Construction Engineering; 1st-year students Park Min-ji, Baek Kyung-han, and Jang Hyun-joon from the Department of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering; 1st-year students Park Soo-hyun and Jung Yu-bi from the Department of Marine Computer Engineering), ▲Yacht - 1 member (1st-year student Shin Hyun-bin from the Department of Navigation Information Systems). The university plans to actively support athletes’ activities and related employment opportunities.

On this day, the Korea Canoe Federation congratulated the inauguration of the sports team by donating a four-person kayak worth about 20 million KRW, the Jeonnam Canoe Federation donated a two-person kayak worth about 10 million KRW, and the Mokpo City Canoe Federation contributed a sponsorship fund of 1 million KRW.

President Han Won-hee, who promised unwavering support for the athletes through his congratulatory speech. Photo by Mokpo National Maritime University

President Han Won-hee expressed his thoughts, saying, “With the inauguration of the marine sports team at Mokpo National Maritime University, a marine-specialized university, we will spare no support so that students can demonstrate their capabilities in a sea full of happiness and joy.”

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