Sokcho City Launches Taekwondo Team, Accelerates Progress Toward Becoming a Sports City

Inauguration Ceremony Held at Cheongcho Sports Center
Team Composed of One Coach and Four Athletes
2nd Sokcho City Taekwondo Association President’s Cup Also Held

On March 22, Sokcho City, Gangwon Province, held the inauguration ceremony for the Sokcho City Hall Taekwondo Team at the Cheongcho Sports Center, marking the official start of efforts to advance local sports and foster professional athletes.

Sokcho City held a founding ceremony for the Sokcho City Hall Workplace Sports Team Taekwondo Team on the 22nd at the Cheongcho Life Sports Center. Provided by Sokcho City

The ceremony was attended by key guests and citizens, including Kim Jin-tae, Governor of Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province, Sokcho Mayor Lee Byeong-seon, as well as representatives from the provincial and city councils, sports associations, and Taekwondo federations. The event began with a demonstration by the Sangji University Taekwondo demonstration team, followed by the introduction of the athletes, the presentation of the team flag, and the delivery of founding support funds.

The Sokcho City Hall Taekwondo Team consists of coach Park Hyung-yong and four athletes: Park Subin, Eom Tae-eun, Moon Young-seon, and Koo Bon-i. Among them, athlete Moon Young-seon, representing Sokcho City Hall, participated in the 25th Minister of Gender Equality and Family National Taekwondo Championships held on March 14 and placed third in the under-62kg sparring division.

The city’s Taekwondo team is expected to enhance Sokcho’s reputation by participating in national and international competitions.

Additionally, by connecting local elementary, middle, and high school elite Taekwondo teams with the business team, Sokcho aims to reduce the outflow of outstanding local athletes to teams in other regions and strengthen its image as a sports-friendly city through achievements in national competitions.

Currently, there are Taekwondo teams operating at four schools within the city: Joyang Elementary School, Sokcho Middle School, Seolon Middle School, and Seorak High School. About 60 athletes are registered with these teams.

Meanwhile, in conjunction with the inauguration ceremony, the 2nd Sokcho City Taekwondo Association President’s Cup was also held. The event drew about 600 participants, including Taekwondo trainees and their parents from within the city, creating a festive atmosphere.

Mayor Lee Byeong-seon of Sokcho stated, "The establishment of the Taekwondo team is an important turning point for the development of sports in Sokcho. We will spare no effort to provide the best training environment for our athletes and will actively work to help the team grow into the nation’s top business team."

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