Yoo Seung Min, chairman of the Korea Sports Council, begins his term with the first general meeting of delegates so that all athletes can be proud.
Feb 28, 2025
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The 42nd president of the Korean Olympic Committee (KOC) in Yoo Seung Min has begun his official term.
Chairman Yoo Seung Min began his first term as chairman of the 2025 regular congress of the Korean Sports Council at Olympic Parktel Olympia Hall in Songpa-gu, Seoul at 2 p.m. on the 28th. From the term of office 'one day' a wide range of communications. From 9 a.m. that day, he met with the union of the Korea Sports Association and went around the sports association's office to greet employees. From 10 a.m., he visited the offices of the sports organizations one by one and communicated with the employees of the sports organizations. After having a luncheon with the heads of the city and provincial sports associations, he also greeted delegates and the media with pleasure.
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Chairman Yoo said in his remarks before the general meeting of representatives that `I am a Yoo Seung Min who will serve as the 42nd Chairman of the Korea Sports Council.We exchanged our first greetings with the words ". "In the election process, I felt an infinite sense of responsibility while listening to various opinions on the field." I am sitting here, but the responsibility is heavy as if there is a big rock on my heart and shoulders." "I am well aware that athletes, leaders, and sports referees are struggling. He starts his term with high expectations, but he can't lead it all by himself. I will cooperate with the delegates and listen to them to solve the pending issues in the sports community one by one"I promised. "School sports, the basis of sports organizations and municipal sports associations, cannot be delayed." We will foster infrastructure while considering sports activities of ordinary students as well as supporting professional athletes in the sports department. "We saw the potential of winter sports once again through the Harbin Asian Games. We should enjoy the honor of being a winter power with full support at the upcoming Milan and Cortina Olympics next year. "I wanted to make a difference from the start" along with the words mentioned the head of the headquarters, the head of the office and the head of the department on this day. "Some reorganization of the organization was made and the marketing office was directly under my control. Currently, 5% of the total budget is sports association revenue. There are restrictions as other public institutions. If I expand my own budget one by one and redistribute it to various sports, athletes, leaders, and local sports associations, a healthy sports model will come out. The sports association will be able to have autonomy and independence. "I changed my job to my will to play in person. We ask for your full attention and support." "With an organization centered on athletes and leaders, the athlete and leader support department and the dream tree development department were also established. He also vowed to make efforts to help players and leaders find various career paths even after retirement. Chairman Yoo then said "The value of sports in Korea is endless. As an athlete, as a leader, as an international sports administrator, I am proud that Korean sports are global." "We will once again do our best to show leadership that meets its values so that all members of the sports community can have the pride of an athlete." I will strengthen my inner room and expand my outer space with the new employees and experienced peopleThe words `' were met with applause of support and support.
At the general meeting of delegates, a city that applies for domestic hosting for the 2036 Summer Olympics will be selected following the report of the results of the 2025 suspension self-audit, the appointment of executives, the formation of the Sports Fair Committee, the 2024 business results, and the 2024 settlement report. Seoul and Jeonbuk have been fiercely competing to select the national host for the 2036 Summer Olympics. It is determined by votes of delegates to 38 Olympic sports. The city, which receives a majority of the 76 delegates present, will be selected as the city to apply for domestic bidding. In front of the general assembly hall, about 200 athletes from Seoul and Jeonbuk gathered "Seoul!"Jeonbuk!"Chanting " reflects the aspirations of both local governments to host the Olympics.
Reporter Jeon Young-ji sky4us@sportschosun.com
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
