Biography
Started: He took up the sport in 2005 at Gumi Community Rehabilitation Centre in the Republic of Korea. (Athlete, 31 Oct 2023, 23 Aug 2021)
Reason: He was encouraged to take up table tennis by a coach during his rehabilitation. (Athlete, 23 Aug 2021; donga.com, 19 Sep 2017)
Awards: In 2021 he was presented with the Cheongnyong Medal, the highest honour in the Republic of Korea's Order of Sport Merit. (namdonews.com, 10 Oct 2021)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateMay 28, 1986
Place of ResidenceGWANGJU
OccupationAthlete
Languages SpokenKorean
CoachCho Jae-Kwan [club, national], KOR; Kwak Ho-Keun [club, national]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 1 | Men's Team Class 4-5 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| 2 | Men's Team Class 4-5 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| 2 | Men's Team Class 4-5 | 2012 | London, GBR | |
| 9 | Singles - Class 4 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| 9 | Singles - Class 4 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| 9 | Singles - Class 4 | 2012 | London, GBR | |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | Singles - Class 4 | 2022 | Granada, ESP | |
| 1 | Men's Doubles Class 8 M | 2022 | Granada, ESP | |
| 1 | Men's Team Class 4 | 2014 | Beijing, CHN | |
| 2 | Mixed Doubles Class 7 X | 2022 | Granada, ESP | |
| 2 | Singles - Class 4 | 2010 | Gwangju, KOR | |
| 2 | Men's Team Class 4 | 2010 | Gwangju, KOR | |
| 5 | Men's Team Class 5 | 2017 | Bratislava, SVK | |
| 5 | Singles - Class 4 | 2014 | Beijing, CHN | |
| 9 | Singles - Class 4 | 2018 | Lasko, SLO | |
| 17 | Men's Open Wheelchair | 2010 | Gwangju, KOR | |
| Asian Para Games | ||||
| 3 | Singles - Class 4 | 2022 | Hangzhou, CHN | |
| 3 | Doubles XD7-10 X | 2022 | Hangzhou, CHN | |
| 5 | Doubles MD8 M | 2022 | Hangzhou, CHN | |
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