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| A mountaineer Cho Byung-rae (right) was awarded the 2025 Sports Development Merit Award and the 63rd Korea Sports Awards. Courtesy of the Korea Mountain Federation |
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Cho Byeok-rae (Busan Dong-A Grand Mountain Music Association OB), who has continued challenging mountain climbing activities such as climbing Everest (8848m), Gashubroom Peak (8068m), and Manaparbat Peak 2nd Peak Shinrut, has been honored with the Order of Sports White Horse.
The Korea Mountain Federation (Chairman Cho Jwa-jin) announced that a mountaineer Cho Byeok-rae was awarded the 'White Horse Medal' at the 2025 Sports Development Merit Award and the 63rd Korea Sports Awards ceremony. The Sports Medal is awarded to a person who has made a contribution to the development of sports in Korea, raising the status of national sports and contributing to the development of the country.
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| A mountaineer Cho Byung-rae (second from left) was awarded the 2025 National Sports Medal of Excellence Award and the 63rd Korea Sports Awards. Courtesy of the Korea Mountain Federation |
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| A mountaineer Cho Byung-rae (center) was awarded the '2025 Sports Development Merit Award and the 'White Horse Medal' at the 63rd Korea Sports Awards. Courtesy of the Korea Mountain Federation |
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The Korea Mountaineering Federation stated that "The dedication of mountaineers to the Baekmajang by Jo Byeok-rae is the result of their long-standing commitment to mountaineering activities, and it is a valuable achievement that has enhanced the pride of Korea's mountaineering sports."We will continue to make efforts to spread mountaineering culture and support overseas expeditions."," he said.
Meanwhile, the 2025 Sports Development Merit Award and the 63rd Korea Sports Awards ceremony are events to honor athletes, leaders, and athletes who have contributed to the development of sports in Korea, and winners from various fields were announced together.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
