Yeongjin Jang

Started: He took up the sport in 2017 in Daejeon, Republic of Korea. (Athlete, 27 Oct 2023) Reason: He got involved in shooting Para sport before starting to play table tennis. "I started with rifle shooting, which was recommended for my physical condition, but I felt that the sport was too calm. I remembered that I had played table tennis in primary school and had also achieved good results at university. Therefore, I moved to Daejeon in order to join a Para table tennis team." (chosun.com, 16 May 2023) Ambition: To win gold in doubles and claim a medal in singles at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (Athlete, 27 Oct 2023; news1.kr, 27 Oct 2023)