Paris 2024 Day 9: Key Medal Matches for Korea

Wheelchair Fencing: Aiming for the Podium

2023 World Championships Silver Medalist Jo Eun-hye is set to make her Paralympic debut in the women’s epee category B, seeking her first Paralympic medal in wheelchair fencing.

Epee Category A: Kwon Hyo-kyung’s Journey Resumes

Kwon Hyo-kyung, inspired by Olympic medalist Choi In-jeong, will continue her pursuit of a medal in the Epee Category A.

Table Tennis: Kim Ki-tae and Yoon Ji-yu Eye the Top Spot

Kim Ki-tae, a gold medalist in men’s singles table tennis, will look to build on his success, while Yoon Ji-yu aims to reach the top of the women’s singles podium.

Judo: Kim Dong-hoon’s Quest for a Fourth Consecutive Medal

In judo, Kim Dong-hoon will attempt to secure a fourth consecutive Paralympic medal for Korea. Following in the footsteps of legend Choi Kwang-geun, who won back-to-back gold medals in the men’s 100kg class at London 2012 and Rio 2016, and Lee Jung-min, who won a bronze medal in the men’s 81kg class at Tokyo 2020, Kim Dong-hoon will challenge for a medal in the men’s 72kg class J2.

Weightlifting: Kim Hyung-hee’s Experience and Determination

Kim Kyu-ho and Kim Hyung-hee will represent Korea in weightlifting. Kim Hyung-hee, at 50 years old, will draw on her experience, having finished fifth in Tokyo three years ago, and aim to become the first Korean female disabled weightlifter to win a Paralympic medal.