'Korean Women's Goalball, I had a wonderful dream' Paralympics in 28 years, closing in 7th place

Sep 04, 2024

The Korean women's goalball team, which returned to the Paralympics after 28 years, finished the competition seventh by beating France in the women's goalball 7-8th match at the 2024 Paris Paralympics at South Paris Arena 6 in Paris, France, on the afternoon of the 4th. The women's goalball team embraces each other and is thrilled after the game. Presented by the Korea Sports Council for the Disabled

"It was like a miracle, like a dream."

Kim Hee-jin (30), the captain of the Korean women's goalball team, said in a recalled voice. The Paris Paralympics were a dream and a miracle. 7th place in the final grade. It didn't make it to the medal table, but it didn't matter. It is important that he shouted to the world that Korean women's goalball has formidable skills for the first time in 28 years. Korean women's goalball miraculously came to the Paralympics and enjoyed a sweet and exciting dream in Paris.

The South Korean women's goalball team, which competed in the Paralympics for the first time in 28 years, came down from the stage of the 2024 Paris Paralympics, winning the 7th and 8th places.

The South Korean women's goalball team, led by head coach Jung Eun-sun, ranked 7th in the final ranking by winning 4-3 against France after an extra-throw in the women's goalball 7th and 8th at South Paris Arena 6 in Paris, France on the afternoon of the 4th (Korea time). It was a beautiful finish.

The Korean women's goalball team, which returned to the Paralympics after 28 years, finished the competition seventh by beating France in the women's goalball 7-8th match at the 2024 Paris Paralympics at South Paris Arena 6 in Paris, France, on the afternoon of the 4th. The Korean women's goalball team scrum each other and shout "fighting" before the game. Presented by the Korea Sports Council for the Disabled

South Korea, which started Kim Hee-jin, Shim Seon-hwa (32), and Seo Min-ji (23) on the day, actively attacked from the beginning of the game. Since they already beat France 6-1 in the qualifying group stage, no matter how much unilateral support from the home crowd poured in, they were not discouraged. Shim Sun-hwa scored the first goal in 2 minutes and 31 seconds of the first half, leaving the French crowd silent. He allowed an equalizer at 6:28 of the first half. However, 1 minute and 30 seconds before the end of the first half, Seo Min-ji scored a goal and was able to finish the first half with a 2-1 lead again.

The Korean women's goalball team, which returned to the Paralympics after 28 years, finished the competition seventh by beating France in the women's goalball 7-8th match at the 2024 Paris Paralympics at South Paris Arena 6 in Paris, France, on the afternoon of the 4th. Kim Min-ji (right) of the national team is rolling the ball toward the French goal.Presented by the Korea Sports Council for the Disabled

In the second half, France, the host country, was very determined. The French women's goalball team also tried to keep their pride. He did not easily open the goal, but rather stabbed Korea's gap to tie the game. He went into extra time at 2-2. The extra time will be held for three minutes each from the first half to the second half.

Both South Korea and France burned their final stages of the Paris Paralympics with their fighting spirit. Everyone was the main character. I'm already out of energy. Each other's soul and soul collided. Still, there was no game.

The Korean women's goalball team, which returned to the Paralympics after 28 years, finished the competition seventh by beating France in the women's goalball 7-8th match at the 2024 Paris Paralympics at South Paris Arena 6 in Paris, France, on the afternoon of the 4th. Seo Min-ji and Kim Hee-jin (from left) are blocking the ball thrown by France.Presented by the Korea Sports Council for the Disabled

A match that deserved to call everyone a winner. However, the rules of the game are cold. The winner and the loser had to be handed out by throwing the game. Six players threw the ball once at a time. France scored first. 0-1.

However, thanks to consecutive points by Park Eun-ji (25) and Kim Eun-ji (33), South Korea eventually won the game 2-1 and the final score 4-3. The Korean players encouraged the French players, who played a beautiful game, held hands side by side, and greeted the cheering crowd.

The Korean women's goalball team, which returned to the Paralympics after 28 years, finished the competition seventh by beating France in the women's goalball 7-8th match at the 2024 Paris Paralympics at South Paris Arena 6 in Paris, France, on the afternoon of the 4th. Korean and French women's goalball players greet the crowd holding hands after the game.Presented by the Korea Sports Council for the Disabled

Coach Jung Eun-sun said, `If the players have had a hard time, regardless of the results, they have done well in themselves.' "I was very nervous as I made a big stage for the first time in 28 years. Since I experienced a big stage this time, I think I will grow more during the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics." He expressed his determination to participate in the next Paralympics unconditionally.

Kim Hee-jin said, "The Paralympics after 28 years were truly a miracle and a dream time"I will play hard to participate whenever the Paralympics are held in the future."I promised.

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