"A medal in 12 years!Proving a strong table tennis player"Shin Yu-bin X Jang Woo-jin One Voice, Table Tennis Team Departing for the Paris Olympics
Jul 20, 2024
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The South Korean men's and women's table tennis team departed for Paris, the site of the 2024 Paris Olympics, on the 20th. On behalf of Chairman Yoo Seung Min (IOC Commissioner) who left for Paris first, Ahn Kook-hee, Secretary-General Jeong Hae-cheon and other table tennis players cheered for the players with placards.
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Lim Jong-hoon (27, Korea Exchange), a mixed doubles player who narrowly lost the second seed to Japan in WTT Star Contender Bangkok, said, `In Bangkok, I was nervous about the idea of a seed. I got a good vaccination shot. At the Olympics, all athletes are nervous. I thoroughly prepared not to make mistakes again, and I believe there will be good results as much as I worked hard. I'll do my best, leaving the results to heaven."
Cho Dae-sung (21, Samsung Life Insurance), who confirmed his trip to Paris by raising the world's 20th place to the last minute, said, `Everyone expects China's first and second place, but I think the Olympic stage could be unexpected. I will not give up on team events or singles until the end. I'll work hard in the individual competition first, adjust to the atmosphere, and contribute to the team medal" expressed his determination.
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Jeon Ji-hee (31, Mirae Asset Securities), the captain of the women's national team who is trying for the third Olympics, said, `The feeling of going to the Olympics is no different than before and now. But this time, the results will be different because I have two experiences piled up. I know better than anyone that the Olympics are different from normal competitions. I will fight confidently no matter who I meet." Lee Eun-hye (29, Korean Air), who confirmed her first career trip to the Olympics through a fierce selection match, held a hot cheering match with her church colleagues who usually attend. Lee Eun-hye said "It's my first time at the Olympics, but I have a little more time because I don't go to individual competitions. I believe that if I can adapt to the atmosphere during the individual competition, I will be able to do my part in the team competition. "I am grateful to those who came all the way and prayed. I'll run really hard so that the cheering won't be in vain."
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At the 2024 Paris Olympics table tennis at Arena 4 in South Paris, South Korea is expecting medals in mixed doubles and men's and women's team events. The first round of mixed doubles will be held at 4:30 p.m. on the 27th, and the first round of women's singles will also begin at 8 p.m. Mixed doubles medals will be decided on the 30th, and men's and women's singles will have a bronze medal match and a final match on August 4. The men's and women's team events will start with the round of 16 on the 5th, followed by men's and women's medal matches on the 9th and the 10th. The match drawing, which will determine the fate of the medal, will be held on the 24th.
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