Judo hero Kim Jae-beom appointed chairman of the Korea Sports Council's performance improvement committee. We will realize it with player-centered physical education and on-site voice.
Apr 24, 2025
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Kim Jae-beom, the new chairman of the committee, is a leading star in judo in Korea in name and reality. He emerged as a national hero by winning the gold medal in the men's 81kg class at the 2012 London Olympics, and is also the youngest person to win the Asian Championships, Asian Games, World Championships, and Olympics. His record has been a model for his juniors with his fighting spirit and sincerity that never gave up despite injuries, beyond simple numbers.
Even after retirement, Kim Jae-beom has been working hard to cultivate the younger generation as the coach of the Korean Horse Association Judo Team. The appointment of the chairman of the Korea Sports Association's performance improvement committee is causing great repercussions both inside and outside the sports world. As a leader and athlete, I feel a great sense of responsibility to be able to reflect the vivid voices of the field in the policy," Chairman Kim said. "I want to contribute to enhancing the competitiveness of Korean athletes and impressing the people through sports.", he expressed his feelings.
The performance improvement committee, led by Chairman Kim, is a key organization that determines the actual competitiveness of the national team, including the training environment, support system, and data-based analysis of players. Chairman of the states Affairs Commission Kim reportedly presented the establishment of an on-site feedback system, laying the foundation for growth in unpopular sports, and establishing a national training support system as key tasks.
Chairman of the Korean Sports Council Yoo Seung Min appoints Chairman Kim and other legends in each sport to the working line and embodies the direction of 'athlete-centered sports administration'. President Yoo, an Olympic gold medalist and former member of the IOC, emphasizes 'K-Sports Renaissance' and aims to strengthen sports diplomacy, innovate the system, and enter the global market.
An official from the sports community expressed expectations, saying, `The addition of people like Chairman Kim Jae-beom will be a great help in establishing effective policies.'
The performance improvement committee, led by Chairman Kim, will lead major tasks such as convergence of sports science, improvement of the national team selection process, and strengthening professional support systems such as psychology, nutrition, and rehabilitation.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
