Hyomin Club, a Badminton Club for the Disabled, Delivers Development Fund to Dong-Eui University

Dong-Eui University Provides Free Gymnasium Use and Hosts President's Cup Since 2013

Employed Members in Busan Companies Express Gratitude to University

A special university development fund was delivered to Dong-Eui University.

Dong-Eui University (President Han Suhwan) announced that on the 22nd, the university’s faculty and staff badminton association and the student badminton club Impact held a friendly exchange match with the Busan Disabled Badminton Club at the Hyomin Gymnasium.

On this day, the Hyomin Club, a disabled badminton club participating in the exchange match, delivered a university development fund of 1 million KRW to Dong-Eui University. This fund was raised by club members as a token of appreciation for Dong-Eui University’s continued support in providing the gymnasium free of charge.

Jung Hyunho (26, KS Savings Bank), who participated in the fundraising, said, “I look forward to playing badminton every day because it’s fun to exercise with friends. I am grateful to Dong-Eui University for providing the venue and hosting tournaments.”

Jung Hyunho’s mother, Song Boksun, said, “For people with physical disabilities, exercise that activates the brain is essential. My son’s sense of balance and concentration have greatly improved through badminton, and with continuous practice, he has developed enough skill to play as an athlete.”

For over ten years, Dong-Eui University has been providing the Hyomin Gymnasium free of charge three times a week so that athletes with disabilities can exercise freely. In addition, regular exchange matches with faculty and student clubs help improve their social adaptation skills.

In 2020, Dong-Eui University also established the President’s Cup Busan Disabled Badminton Tournament, providing an annual platform for these athletes.

As a result of these efforts, last year, athletes with a certain level of skill and experience were selected by Busan-based companies, providing motivation and opportunities for self-reliance. Last year, members of the Hyomin Club found employment at Lotte Hotel, Korea Asset Management Corporation, InK Korea, Korea Employment Information Service, Korea Credit Information Service, and HCM.

Kim Doyoung’s mother, Hwang Kyunghee, said, “My son, who once found it difficult to make eye contact with others, has become much more outgoing through badminton. I can hardly believe that he is now employed as an athlete and even receives a salary.”

Yoo Hanseok (22, sophomore in Social Welfare at Dongju University), who recently joined the Hyomin Club, shared his aspirations: “I started participating in the Hyomin Club last year on my mother’s recommendation. I want to make many friends here and work hard at sports so I can become a social worker.”

Coach Lee Sangwook, who has been coaching these athletes for over ten years, said, “Compared to non-disabled athletes, their improvement may be slower, but I am very grateful that they have followed my guidance so diligently and even succeeded in finding employment. I hope they continue to enjoy exercising in good health.”

The Hyomin Club for Disabled Badminton Players is donating a development fund to Dong-Eui University.