Biography
Started: He took up the sport in 2002 in Changwon, Republic of Korea. (Athlete, 31 Oct 2023, 27 Aug 2024)
Reason: He visited the gym at the Gyeongnam Social Welfare Centre, where he worked, and it was there that he discovered Para badminton. (Athlete, 31 Oct 2023; gnynews.co.kr, 28 Apr 2008)
Ambition: To win a medal at the Paralympic Games and become a coach. (Athlete, 31 Oct 2023, 27 Aug 2024)
Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateJanuary 8, 1979
Place of ResidenceDAEGU
OccupationAthlete
EducationPhysical Education - Changshin University, Changwon, KOR
Languages SpokenKorean
CoachHam Hyo Jin [club], KOR; Park Jung Kook [national], KOR
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NDSF Royal Cliff Beach BWF Para Badminton World Ch | ||||
| 1 | Singles WH1 | 2022 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| 1 | Doubles WH1-WH2 | 2022 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| 1 | Men's WH2 Doubles M | 2007 | Bangkok, THA | |
| 1 | Mixed WH2 Doubles X | 2007 | Bangkok, THA | |
| 2 | Singles WH1 | 2024 | Pattaya, THA | |
| 2 | Doubles WH1-WH2 | 2017 | Ulsan, KOR | |
| 2 | Singles WH2 | 2007 | Bangkok, THA | |
| 2 | Men's WH2 Doubles M | 2005 | Hsinchu, TPE | |
| 3 | Doubles WH1-WH2 | 2024 | Pattaya, THA | |
| 3 | Doubles WH1-WH2 | 2024 | Pattaya, THA | |
| 3 | Singles WH1 | 2019 | Basel, SUI | |
| 3 | Doubles WH1-WH2 | 2019 | Basel, SUI | |
| 4 | Mixed Mixed Event | 2005 | Hsinchu, TPE | |
| 5 | Doubles WH1-WH2 | 2022 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| 9 | Singles WH2 | 2005 | Hsinchu, TPE | |
| Asian Para Games | ||||
| 2 | Singles WH1 | 2022 | Hangzhou, CHN | |
| 2 | Doubles WH1-WH2 | 2022 | Hangzhou, CHN | |
| 5 | Doubles WH1-WH2 | 2022 | Hangzhou, CHN | |
