Biography
Started: He began playing wheelchair tennis in 2008 at a rehabilitation hospital in Suwon, Republic of Korea. (Athlete, 20 Jul 2016, 27 Aug 2024)
Reason: He received a tennis racket as a gift while he was undergoing rehabilitation. "It was a turning point in my life." (edaily.co.kr, 31 Aug 2022; sports.khan.co.kr, 20 Dec 2015)
Ambition: To win gold at the Paralympic Games. (YTN News, 23 Apr 2015)
Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateAugust 8, 1998
Place of ResidenceSUWON
OccupationAthlete
Languages SpokenKorean
CoachYoo Ji-Gon [club], KOR; Ju Deuk Hwan [national], KOR
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| R16 | Doubles | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| R16 | Doubles | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| R32 | Singles | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| R32 | Singles | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| Asian Para Games | ||||
| WR | Doubles | 2022 | Hangzhou, CHN | |
| R16 | Singles | 2022 | Hangzhou, CHN | |
Legend
WR - Winner, RU - Runner-up, 3RD - 3rd place, 4TH - 4th place, F - Final, SF - Semifinal, QF - Quarterfinal, R16 - Round of 16, R32 - Round of 32, R64 - Round of 64, R128 - Round of 128
