Sangju City Hall Women's Cycling Team Wins Overall Title at Yangyang International Cycling Competition

Head Coach Jeon Jaehyo Wins Best Coach Award
Gold Medal Streak in Time Trial and Points Race
Once Again Proves Status as Nation’s Top Team

The Sangju City Hall Women's Cycling Team secured overall victory at the "8.15 Celebration 2026 Yangyang International Cycling Competition and National Cycling Competition," once again proving its status as the nation's top professional team.

Head coach Jeon Jaehyo was recognized for his leadership, receiving the Best Coach Award.

Sangju City Hall Women's Cycling Team Wins Overall Championship at the "August 15 Celebration 2026 Yangyang International Cycling Competition and National Cycling Competition" / Head Coach Jeon Jehyo Awarded Best Coach Award
[Photo by Sangju City]

This competition was co-hosted by Yangyang County in Gangwon Province, the Korea Cycling Federation, and the Korea Corporate Cycling Federation. It was held over four days, from July 7 to 10, in various locations across Yangyang County.

Athletes from both the men’s and women’s open divisions, as well as the under-18 division, participated and fiercely competed in various disciplines including sprint, team and individual pursuit, points race, and omnium.

The Sangju City Hall Women's Cycling Team paved the way for their overall victory with standout performances: Cho Sunyoung took first place in the individual time trial, Jang Suji won the points race, Kim Minjeong placed second in the individual pursuit, and the team finished second in the team pursuit (Lee Aejung, Cho Sunyoung, Jang Suji, Kim Minjeong, Oh Chaewon, Ham Jihee).

Additionally, Park Yebin placed third in the 1 Lap event, the team was third in the team sprint (Cho Sunyoung, Jang Suji, Kim Minjeong, Lee Aejung, Park Yebin), Lee Aejung finished third in the scratch race, Kim Minjeong was third in both the omnium tempo race and overall omnium, and Cho Sunyoung placed third in the sprint, demonstrating the team's well-balanced competitiveness with multiple podium finishes.

In particular, head coach Jeon Jaehyo, who fostered the team's consistent performance and organizational strength, was credited with guiding the team to overall victory and received the Best Coach Award in recognition of his contribution.

An Jaemin, Mayor of Sangju, commented, "I am deeply proud that the athletes' hard work and dedication have produced such outstanding results. I hope the team will continue to prioritize safety in training and competition, representing Sangju with honor and in good health."

This overall victory is being evaluated as an example of Sangju City's ongoing efforts to foster athletic talent and strengthen the competitiveness of its professional teams. The Sangju City Hall Women's Cycling Team is determined to maintain its winning streak at upcoming national competitions and solidify its position as a leading force in Korean women's cycling.

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