Korean Horse Association Judo Team launches talent donation activities for aspiring youth
Oct 24, 2024
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The athletes of Dangjin Wondang Middle School and Tapdong Elementary School had a special time to receive national team-level skills from the Korean Horse Association Judo Team, which is composed of the best players in Korea. In particular, he helped diagnose each player's skill level through one-on-one training.
Olympic gold medalist Kim Jae-beom and world No. 6 player Lee Harim taught students various skills, such as hanging their legs, and repeatedly taught them until they learned. In addition to judo skills, he also gave advice as a senior judo player, teaching his attitude as a professional player and how to manage his mental health.
A student who participated in the talent donation activity said, "Today's experience of directly receiving skills from the national team is very valuable. After meeting the athletes, my dream of becoming a judo player grew even more and it was an opportunity to strengthen my enthusiasm to do better in the future.""
Kim Jae-beom, the coach of the Korean Horse Association Judo Team, said "It is very rewarding to be able to work together to nurture judo juniors and develop dreams together."As a member of the Korea Racing Authority, a state-run company representing the Republic of Korea, and a guide, I will do my best to help more people." he said.
The Korean Horse Association Judo Team conducts talent donation volunteer activities for youth athletes every year, expanding the base of judo, an unpopular sport, and striving to revitalize youth sports by region through cooperation with local communities.
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