Sogang Sports Awards: Mountain Federation Chair Honored for Development
- SEOUL, South Korea (april 28, 2025) — The Sogang Min Kwan-kwan Foundation announced today the recipients of the 17th annual sogang Sports Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in sports...
- The chairman of the asian Mountain Federation has been named the grand prize winner.
- The Jeonggang Line Paris Olympic team, which secured 32 medals and an eighth-place overall ranking at last year's games, will receive the Achievement Award.
Sogang Sports awards Honor Olympic Achievers, Mountain Federation Head
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- Sogang Sports awards Honor Olympic Achievers, Mountain Federation Head
- Sogang Sports Awards 2025: Honoring Excellence in South Korean Sports
SEOUL, South Korea (april 28, 2025) — The Sogang Min Kwan-kwan Foundation announced today the recipients of the 17th annual sogang Sports Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in sports both nationally and internationally. The awards ceremony is scheduled for May 9 at the Koreana Hotel in Seoul.
Asian Mountain Federation Chairman Takes Top Honor
The chairman of the asian Mountain Federation has been named the grand prize winner. Lee, who first scaled Dongguk University in 1980, also conquered the 8,156-meter Manaslu, a feat that marked the first Korean ascent of the mountain. His contributions extend to the Korea Mountain Federation, where he has been a key figure since 2005. Furthermore, in 1990, Lee established the Taein Sports Scholarship Association, providing scholarships to 714 promising athletes over 35 years.
Paris Olympics Achievement Award
The Jeonggang Line Paris Olympic team, which secured 32 medals and an eighth-place overall ranking at last year’s games, will receive the Achievement Award. The team’s performance marked a significant milestone for South Korean athletics.
Top Athletes Recognized
Kim Woo-jin, representing Cheongju City Hall, will be honored as the best player among non-disabled athletes. Kim secured three gold medals in archery at the Paris Olympics.
In the disabled sports category, Cho Jae-kwan of Gwangju Metropolitan City Hall, leader of the Paris Paralympic Table Tennis Team, will receive the Leadership Award. Kim Ki-tae, representing Seoul City Hall, will be recognized as the best player in disabled table tennis.
Dream Tree and Special Achievement Awards
Lee Jun-hee of Angolpo Middle School (boxing) and Kim Seo-ryul of Bugang Middle School (taekwondo) will jointly receive the dream Tree Award, recognizing promising young athletes.
Jang Myung-hee, the 94-year-old president of the Asian Ice Federation and chairman of the Asian Sports Federation, will be presented wiht the Special Achievement Award for his long-standing contributions to sports administration.
Kim Chae-yeon (figure skating) and Sim Si-yeon (tennis) will also receive special awards, recognizing their potential in their respective sports.
list of Awardees
- Grand Prize: Chairman, asian Mountain Federation
- Achievement Award: Jeonggang Line 2024 Paris Olympic Korean Squadron
- Special Achievement Award: Jang Myung-hee, Chairman
- Leadership Award: Cho Jae-kwan, Paris Paralympic Table Tennis Team Leader
- Best Player Award: Kim Woo-jin (Archery), kim Ki-tae (Disabled Table Tennis)
- Dream Tree Award: Lee Jun-hee (Boxing), Kim Seo-ryul (Taekwondo)
- Special Award: Kim Chae-yeon (Figure Skating), Sim Si-yeon (Tennis)
Sogang Sports Awards 2025: Honoring Excellence in South Korean Sports
The Sogang Min Kwan-kwan Foundation held its 17th annual sogang Sports Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in sports both nationally and internationally. The awards ceremony is scheduled for May 9 at the Koreana Hotel in Seoul.
Who Won the Grand Prize at the Sogang Sports Awards?
The chairman of the Asian Mountain Federation took home the grand prize. This individual has a significant history in mountaineering, having scaled Dongguk University in 1980, conquered Manaslu (the 8,156-meter mountain), and established the Taein Sports Scholarship Association in 1990.
What Achievements Were Recognized at the Sogang Sports Awards?
The awards recognized a wide range of achievements, from Olympic success to contributions to sports administration and the nurturing of young talent. Hear’s a breakdown of some of the key awards and recipients:
Who Were the Key Award Recipients?
Grand Prize
The Chairman of the Asian Mountain Federation was awarded the Grand Prize for significant contributions to sports.
Achievement Award
the Jeonggang Line 2024 Paris Olympic Korean Squadron received the Achievement Award. This team achieved a remarkable feat by securing 32 medals and an eighth-place overall ranking at the paris Olympics.
Special Achievement Award
Jang Myung-hee, the 94-year-old president of the Asian Ice Federation and Chairman of the Asian Sports Federation, was presented with the Special Achievement Award in recognition of his long-standing contributions to sports administration.
Leadership Award
Cho Jae-kwan, the Paris Paralympic Table Tennis team Leader, was recognized for his Leadership.
Best Player Awards
Kim Woo-jin (Archery) and Kim Ki-tae (Disabled Table Tennis) each received an award for their achievements in their respective sports.
Dream Tree Awards
Lee Jun-hee (Boxing) and Kim Seo-ryul (Taekwondo) were the recipients of the Dream Tree Award, recognizing their potential.
Special Awards
Kim Chae-yeon (Figure Skating) and Sim Si-yeon (Tennis) were given special awards.
Key Award Winners Summarized
Here is a summary of the award recipients:
| Award Category | Recipient(s) | Notable Achievements |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Prize | Chairman,Asian Mountain Federation | Conquered Manaslu,established the Taein Sports Scholarship Association |
| Achievement Award | Jeonggang Line 2024 Paris Olympic Korean Squadron | Secured 32 medals and 8th place at the Paris Olympics |
| Special Achievement Award | Jang Myung-hee | Long-standing contributions to sports administration |
| Leadership Award | Cho Jae-kwan | Paris Paralympic table Tennis Team Leader |
| Best Player Award | Kim Woo-jin (Archery) | Won three gold medals at the Paris Olympics. |
| Best Player Award | Kim Ki-tae (Disabled Table Tennis) | Recognized as the best player in disabled table tennis |
| Dream Tree award | Lee Jun-hee (Boxing),Kim Seo-ryul (Taekwondo) | Recognized as promising young athletes in their sports. |
| Special award | Kim Chae-yeon (Figure Skating), Sim Si-yeon (Tennis) | Recognized for their potential in each of their sports. |