President Yoon Sends Congratulatory Message to Woo Sang-hyeok, Korea's First World Athletics Championship Silver Medalist: "Made New History"

[Asia Economy Reporter Ki-min Lee] President Yoon Suk-yeol sent a congratulatory message on the 19th to national representative Woo Sang-hyeok, who achieved a silver medal in the men's high jump at the World Athletics Championships.

In his message, President Yoon said, "For the first time in the history of Korean athletics, you have achieved the great feat of winning a silver medal at the outdoor World Championships," adding, "I am proud of Woo, who is writing a new history for Korean athletics."

He continued, "This achievement is especially meaningful as it was earned in a fundamental event," and evaluated, "The athletes who are still working hard must have gained great courage and confidence."

President Yoon said, "I still vividly remember Woo at the Tokyo Olympics, who encouraged the audience's applause and enjoyed the competition itself," and added, "It was a scene that conveyed the spirit of sports, 'You can do it,' and the power of positivity, 'It's okay to fail,' to the whole world."

President Yoon cheered, "Once again, I congratulate Woo, who has achieved valuable results through relentless effort."

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