13 Gold, 8 Silver, and 5 Bronze Medals Won
Proving Growth in Winter Sports
Da-eun Cho and Chan-woo Kim Achieve Quadruple Crowns
Yun-ju Lee and Others Continue Multi-Medal Streak
Jeonnam Office of Education Sees Results from School-Linked Development System
Student athletes from Jeonnam showcased the formidable strength of Jeonnam's winter sports by winning a large number of medals at the 107th National Winter Sports Festival.
According to the Jeonnam Provincial Office of Education on March 1, a total of 83 student athletes from 20 schools in Jeonnam competed in 7 disciplines at the event, which was held across Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province from February 25 to 28. They achieved remarkable results, winning a total of 26 medals, including 13 gold, 8 silver, and 5 bronze medals.
Jeonnam student athletes achieved a great success by winning a total of 26 medals, including 13 gold, 8 silver, and 5 bronze, at the 107th National Winter Sports Festival. Provided by Jeonnam Office of Education
In particular, Da-eun Cho (Jeonnam Physical Education High School), who competed in cross-country skiing, demonstrated exceptional concentration and race management skills, claiming victory in all her events and earning four gold medals. She achieved the distinction of becoming a quadruple gold medalist for the second consecutive year, solidifying her status as a leading star in Jeonnam's winter sports scene.
Additionally, Chan-woo Kim (Hwasun Elementary School) also became a quadruple gold medalist, while Yun-ju Lee (Jeonnam Physical Education Middle School) secured three gold medals, leading the medal race. Other athletes such as Da-gyeong Jeon and Jun-beom Lim (Jeonnam Physical Education High School), and Da-hyeon Kang (Yeoyang High School) also delivered strong performances across major events.
In the ski freestyle (mogul) event, sisters Jin-seo Oh (Gwangyang Middle School) and Yeon-seo Oh (Gwangyang Deokrye Elementary School), who have steadily honed their skills at their sports club, captured attention by winning gold and silver medals, respectively. These achievements by Jeonnam athletes are largely attributed to the systematic and consistent support provided by the Provincial Office of Education.
Previously, the Office of Education held the 24th Jeonnam Superintendent’s Ski Competition at Deogyusan Resort, which served both as a preliminary event and an opportunity to gain competitive experience before the national festival. In addition, the establishment of winter sports teams at Jeonnam Physical Education Middle and High Schools and the implementation of a connected training system across school levels have contributed to building a solid training infrastructure.
Jae-hyun Park, Director of Sports and Health, said, "I am proud that our student athletes overcame personal challenges and showed growth at this festival. We will continue to provide systematic support so that students can pursue their dreams and take on even greater stages in the future."
The Jeonnam Provincial Office of Education plans to continue its efforts to expand the base of winter sports and strengthen the expertise of school athletic teams, with the goal of realizing 'student athletes who study and schools that foster growth.'
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