'World Swimming Championships Gold' Hwang Sun-woo Backed by SKT Sponsorship Shines

Hwang Sun-woo Wins Gold in 200M Freestyle at World Championships
Since 2022, SKT Has Sponsored Hwang Sun-woo
SKT "Creating Social Value Through Genuine Support"

Behind Hwang Sun-woo (21, Gangwon Province Office), Korea's top swimming athlete who won the gold medal at the World Championships, was the strong support of SK Telecom. SKT has established its own system to systematically support amateur sports athletes.

Hwang Sun-woo, the leading swimmer of Korea sponsored by SKT.
[Photo by SK Telecom]

On the 14th, Hwang Sun-woo won the men's 200m freestyle final at the World Championships held in Doha, Qatar, touching the pad first with a time of 1 minute 44.75 seconds. Previously, Hwang won a silver medal in the 200m freestyle at the 2022 World Championships and a bronze medal last year, making this year, an Olympic season, his first time reaching the top of the world.

SK Telecom recognized Hwang Sun-woo's capabilities and growth potential and took on the role of 'backer' by supporting training costs since 2022. A swimming official said, "Due to the frequent overseas training camps characteristic of swimming, consistent sponsorship is essential for the athlete's skill development."

SKT also plans to provide a special reward to Hwang Sun-woo, who claimed his first world championship title. Furthermore, they plan to continue full support so that the athlete can achieve valuable results at the Paris Olympics opening in July.

Amateur national team athletes sponsored by SKT. From the left, Jo Hyun-joo (skateboard), Son Ji-in (rhythmic gymnastics), Park Hye-jung (weightlifting), Hwang Sun-woo (swimming).
[Photo by SK Telecom]

Meanwhile, since 2022, SKT has been operating its own system to provide systematic support for amateur athletes. Amateur sports athletes representing various disciplines such as Hwang Sun-woo (swimming), Park Hye-jung (weightlifting), Son Ji-in (rhythmic gymnastics), and Jo Hyun-joo (skateboarding) train under SKT sponsorship. Additionally, promising sports talents receive customized support based on conditions such as performance and income.

Kim Hee-seop, SKT's Vice President and Head of Communications, said, "We hope that Hwang Sun-woo's valuable achievement at this World Championships will lead to success at the Paris Olympics," adding, "SKT will continue to create social value through consistent and sincere support for amateur sports and sports hopefuls."

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