Biography
Started: He took up the sport in 2000 in Gwangju, Republic of Korea. (Athlete, 31 Oct 2023)
Reason: His mother took him to Gwangju Community Rehabilitation Centre, where he met Para table tennis coach Moon Chang-Joo. (Athlete, 31 Oct 2023, 24 Aug 2021; hani.co.kr, 11 Oct 2018; gjdream.com, 03 Oct 2004)
Ambition: To become a coach. (Athlete, 31 Oct 2023)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateNovember 24, 1984
Place of ResidenceGWANGJU
OccupationAthlete
EducationPhysical Education - Honam University, Gwangju, KOR
Languages SpokenKorean
CoachCho Jae-Kwan [club], KOR
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 1 | Men's Team Class 4-5 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| 1 | Singles - Class 4 | 2012 | London, GBR | |
| 1 | Singles - Class 3 | 2004 | Athens, GRE | |
| 1 | Men's Team Class 3 | 2004 | Athens, GRE | |
| 2 | Singles - Class 4 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| 2 | Men's Team Class 4-5 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| 2 | Men's Team Class 4-5 | 2012 | London, GBR | |
| 5 | Singles - Class 4 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| 5 | Singles - Class 3 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | |
| 5 | Men's Team Class 3 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | Men's Doubles Class 8 M | 2022 | Granada, ESP | |
| 1 | Doubles Class 10 X | 2022 | Granada, ESP | |
| 1 | Men's Team Class 4 | 2014 | Beijing, CHN | |
| 1 | Men's Open Wheelchair | 2010 | Gwangju, KOR | |
| 2 | Singles - Class 3 | 2006 | Montreux, SUI | |
| 2 | Men's Team Class 3 | 2006 | Montreux, SUI | |
| 3 | Singles - Class 4 | 2022 | Granada, ESP | |
| 3 | Singles - Class 4 | 2014 | Beijing, CHN | |
| 3 | Men's Team Class 3 | 2002 | Taipei, TPE | |
| 5 | Singles - Class 4 | 2018 | Lasko, SLO | |
| 5 | Men's Team Class 3 | 2010 | Gwangju, KOR | |
| 9 | Singles - Class 3 | 2010 | Gwangju, KOR | |
| Asian Para Games | ||||
| 2 | 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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