Gold Medal in 400m Hurdles at the 50th Spring National Middle and High School Athletics Competition on the Morning of the 20th
A Gift of Hope to Residents Struggling During the COVID-19 Period
Seo Chun-su, Hamyang County Governor, Invites and Encourages Park Yeon-ju, National Track and Field Champion Student [Image Source=Hamyang County]
[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Soon-kyung] Seo Chunsu, the mayor of Hamyang County, invited and encouraged Park Yeonju, a third-year student at Hamyang Jeil High School who ranked first in the national athletics competition and elevated the prestige of Hamyang County, along with related officials from the Sports Council on the 20th.
On this day, Park, along with Song Kyung-yeol, chairman of the Hamyang County Sports Council, and Seok Yoon-su, athletics coach at Hamyang Jeil High School, attended the visit.
Park participated in the 400m hurdles at the National Autumn Middle and High School Athletics Competition held in Yecheon County, Gyeongbuk, from the 14th to the 18th, breaking her personal best record and proudly winning the gold medal, raising the county’s prestige.
Previously, last year, she was the top-ranked athlete in the 400m hurdles at the national elementary, middle, and high school athletics competitions by grade, and second place in the 400m hurdles at the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism Minister’s Cup, making her a next-generation athletics prospect representing South Korea.
On this day, Mayor Seo said, “I am proud and honored that she achieved excellent results at the national competition and widely promoted the county’s prestige,” adding, “Winning during a time when everyone is struggling due to the spread of COVID-19 seems to give courage and strength to our residents, which is very encouraging.”
He continued, “I also thank the Sports Council and the coaches who worked hard to guide and support the athletes,” and added, “We will continue to spare no effort in supporting the development of athletics and sports in Hamyang in every possible way.”
In response, Park said, “Thanks to the support of Hamyang County, the Sports Council, and the coaches, I was able to achieve good results,” and added, “I will continue to hone my skills and strive to bring honor to my school and county.”
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