Biography
Started: She took up the sport in 2006. In 2011 she and her family moved from Mokpo to Gwangju in the Republic of Korea so she could train with coach Cho Jae-Kwan. (Athlete, 24 Aug 2021; chosun.com, 13 Sep 2016)
Reason: Her father suggested she begin playing table tennis as part of her rehabilitation. "I didn't feel pain when I played table tennis. If I didn't have table tennis in my life, I would spend my time meaninglessly. The sport gave me a new life." (chosun.com, 13 Sep 2016; news.sbs.co.kr, 12 Sep 2016; star.ohmynews.com, 23 Jun 2016)
Ambition: To win multiple gold medals at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (edaily.co.kr, 16 Dec 2023)
Awards: She received a Fair Play Award at the 2016 MBN Women's Sports Awards in the Republic of Korea. (Korean Paralympic Committee Naver blog, 27 Jun 2016)
Frequently Asked Questions
Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateJanuary 8, 1986
Place of ResidenceGWANGJU
OccupationAthlete
Languages SpokenKorean
CoachCho Jae-Kwan [club], KOR
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 2 | Singles - Classes 1-2 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| 2 | Women's Team Class 1-3 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| 2 | Singles - Classes 1-2 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| 3 | Women's Team Class 1-3 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | Doubles Class 4 X | 2022 | Granada, ESP | |
| 1 | Singles - Classes 1-2 | 2018 | Lasko, SLO | |
| 2 | Singles - Class 2 | 2022 | Granada, ESP | |
| 2 | Singles - Classes 1-2 | 2014 | Beijing, CHN | |
| 3 | Women's Doubles Class 5 W | 2022 | Granada, ESP | |
| 3 | Women's Team Class 1-3 | 2014 | Beijing, CHN | |
| Asian Para Games | ||||
| 1 | Singles - Classes 1-2 | 2022 | Hangzhou, CHN | |
| 1 | Doubles XD4 X | 2022 | Hangzhou, CHN | |
| 1 | Doubles WD5 W | 2022 | Hangzhou, CHN | |
