Myongji University Basketball Team, Passing on Hope

A Special Act of Sharing Born from the Bond Between Mentor and Disciple

The Myongji University basketball team, led by Director Kim Taejin, has been consistently donating clothing and sneakers to children from multicultural families and underprivileged backgrounds across the country, in partnership with the Korea Multicultural Foundation Central Association. Through these ongoing efforts, the team is expanding the public value of sports. At the heart of this year-round sharing initiative lies the deep bond between a master and his disciple.

The ‘Master-Disciple Bond’ Between Director Kim Taejin and Director Kwon Sungjin Continues Through Sharing

This donation initiative originated from the relationship between Kwon Sungjin, Director of Angels Basketball Team, and Director Kim Taejin. Reflecting on his days as a professional player under Director Kim’s guidance, Director Kwon recalls, “I learned to see people before skills.”

Now coaching youth himself, he continues to give back to society through ongoing donations, inspired by the values he received. The players of Myongji University are also joining in, helping to expand this positive influence.

Kwon Jaehaeng, Chairman of the Korea Multicultural Foundation Central Association, stated, “The path of sharing created by a master and disciple is another mark of distinction for Korean basketball. The support provided by the Myongji University players is not only practical help for the children but also a precious gift that delivers hope and the feeling of being cheered on.”

The Korea Multicultural Foundation Central Association plans to expand its social contribution activities linked to sports based on this example. Director Kwon Sungjin expressed, “For a former athlete, passing on the love received to the next generation is the most meaningful thing one can do. I will continue to work so that even more children can have opportunities in the future.”

This site of sharing, created by master and disciple united in purpose, demonstrates that sports can move society warmly beyond mere athletic performance. We hope that the ‘Hope Pass’ of the Myongji University basketball team and Angels Basketball Team will reach even more people in the future.

Myongji University Basketball Team Spreads Hope with Warm Passes

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