Biography
Started: She began playing Para badminton in 2017 at a rehabilitation centre. (Athlete, 27 Aug 2024)
Reason: Her partner encouraged her to try several Para sports. She began with wheelchair rugby before later switching to Para badminton. "My boyfriend worked in wheelchair repair and we started dating while fixing wheelchairs. We tried wheelchair rugby together at my boyfriend's recommendation, which is how I got into sports for the disabled." (yna.co.kr, 25 Jan 2024)
Ambition: To win a gold medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (Athlete, 27 Aug 2024)
Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateJanuary 6, 1990
OccupationAthlete
Languages SpokenKorean
CoachShim Jae-Yeol [national], KOR; Park Jung-Kook [national], KOR
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | ||||
| 3 | Singles WH1 | 2022 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| 3 | Doubles WH1-WH2 | 2022 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| 3 | Doubles WH1-WH2 | 2022 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| Asian Para Games | ||||
| 3 | Doubles WH1-WH2 | 2022 | Hangzhou, CHN | |
| 4 | Doubles WH1-WH2 | 2022 | Hangzhou, CHN | |
| 5 | Singles WH1 | 2022 | Hangzhou, CHN | |
