As Expected, Jinju City Hall Cuts Through Golden Waters... Kim Dong-yong, Shim Hyun-bo, Jang Won-bin, Kang Chae-rim Selected for National Rowing Team

Sweeping 2 Gold, 1 Silver, and 1 Bronze at the 16th Hwacheon Peace Cup National Rowing Competition

Jinju City Hall Rowing Team Athletes.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Soon-kyung] The Jinju City Hall Rowing Team from Gyeongnam Province had four athletes selected as national representatives at the 2022 National Team Selection and the 16th Hwacheon Peace Cup National Rowing Competition held from the 7th to the 11th at Hwacheon Lake Rowing Stadium in Hwacheon-gun, Gangwon Province.

They were recognized as the nation's strongest team by winning 2 gold medals, 1 silver medal, and 1 bronze medal.

At this competition, Jinju City Hall Rowing Team’s Kim Dong-yong took 1st place in the men's single sculls, and Shim Hyun-bo secured 1st place in the men's lightweight double sculls, both being reselected as national representatives following last year.

Jang Won-bin and Kang Chae-rim won 1st place in the women's lightweight double sculls, newly joining the national team.

Thus, four athletes from the Jinju City Hall Rowing Team have joined the national team and are expected to perform at the 19th Hangzhou Asian Games scheduled for September.

After the two-day national team selection, at the 16th Hwacheon Peace Cup National Rowing Competition held from the 9th, Jang Won-bin and Kang Chae-rim competed again in the women's lightweight double sculls and won gold medals once more.

Their golden streak did not end there. They also earned additional medals by placing 1st and 3rd respectively in the women's lightweight single sculls. Additionally, Yoo Sung-hwan won the silver medal by finishing 2nd in the men's single sculls, concluding this year's first rowing competition.

A city official said, “We applaud the Jinju City Hall Rowing Team athletes who demonstrated top-level skills at the national team selection and Hwacheon Peace Cup competitions,” and added, “We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the athletes selected for the national team.”

Kang Ki-bae, the coach leading the Jinju City Hall Rowing Team, expressed his thoughts, saying, “I am grateful to the athletes who showcased their skills amid fierce competition, and we will strive to meet the expectations of the citizens of Jinju who always trust and support us.”

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