KB Financial Supports Korean Track Prospect 'Namada Joel Jin'

KB Financial Group announced on the 25th that it has signed a sponsorship contract with Namadi Joel Jin, a next-generation promising star in South Korea's short-distance track and field.

Athlete Namadi Joel Jin, newly sponsored by KB Financial Group. Photo by KB Financial Group.

Joel Jin, born to a Korean mother and a Nigerian father, started track and field in the 5th grade of elementary school. Although he experienced a three-year hiatus due to heel growth pain, he overcame it with diligence and strong will, steadily improving his records after entering high school.

In September 2024, during his third year of high school, he set a new high school record of 10.30 seconds, drawing attention as a player with the potential to be the first in South Korea to break the 10-second barrier. After graduating from high school, he joined the Yecheon County Office track and field team in January and continues to pursue his challenges.

A KB Financial representative said, "He is a player whose strengths include diligence in completing even the toughest training schedules and a positive mindset in every competition," adding, "We will continue a warm partnership to help Joel Jin gain extensive experience and grow from a promising Korean athlete into a world-class track and field athlete."

KB Financial continues to provide generous support not only for summer sports such as swimming, gymnastics, and badminton but also for winter sports like short track, figure skating, and curling. They plan to maintain ongoing sponsorships in fundamental sports such as track and field in the future.

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