Choi Min-jeong (from left), Kim A-rang, Lee Yu-bin, and Seo Hwi-min, who took the silver medal in the women’s 3000m relay final at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics held at the Capital Indoor Gymnasium in Beijing, China on the afternoon of the 13th, stand on the podium and raise their arms. News 1
President Moon Jae-in encouraged each of the four national team athletes who won silver medals in the women’s 3,000m short track relay at the Beijing Olympics on the 13th by sending a customized congratulatory message.
In a congratulatory congratulatory message, which was released through social networking services (SNS) on the same day, President Moon said, “It is a splendid achievement of winning three consecutive medals in the Korean women’s relay after Sochi and Pyeongchang. It was the best match.” We are proud of our players.”
He added, “Thank you for sharing the value of our strength together with emotion,” he added.
In his congratulatory congratulations to each player, President Moon wrote a different paragraph and encouraged them one by one. Kim A-Rang, who succeeded in winning three Olympic medals in a row, said, “I was the eldest sister of the national team and led the players as a ‘smile angel’. Positive energy and top-notch skills are just as reassuring.” He said, “Even after today’s match, even Park Ji-yoon, who was unable to participate in the game, taught my juniors. Everyone applauded for this.”
For Choi Min-jung, who played a decisive role in the silver medal with her last-minute sprint, “It was a great sprint. It showed why Choi Min-jung is the best skater in the world.” would have made it,” he said.
President Moon Jae-in sent congratulations to each of the national team athletes who competed in the women’s 3,000m short track relay. President Moon Jae-in’s Facebook
To Lee Yu-bin, he said, “The youngest of Pyeongchang, who accomplished his favorite game with ‘Dream of a Medal’, has stood tall as an ace in Beijing.
For Seo Hwi-min, who is participating in the Olympics for the first time, he said, “I realized my dream of participating in the Olympics when I first started skating, and achieved the best result in the first competition. did.
The women’s national team, composed of Choi Min-jung, Lee Yu-bin, Kim A-rang, Seo Hwi-min, and Park Ji-yun (waiting player) recorded 4:03.627 in the final of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics held at the Capital Indoor Stadium in Beijing, China on the 13th, placing second after the Netherlands. Following the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics and the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, it set a record of three consecutive medals, continuing its reputation as a relay powerhouse.
Hyun-woo In reporter inhyw@hankookilbo.com