President Lee Encourages Asian Games Team: "Proud Champions of Korea"

Supporting the Asian Para Games Opening on the 18th

President Lee Jae-myung encouraged the Korean delegation that participated in the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, which concluded on October 4, and expressed his support for the athletes who will take part in the Asian Para Games.

On this day, President Lee posted on X (formerly Twitter), “To all athletes of the Republic of Korea, you have truly worked hard. You are all proud champions of Korea,” he stated.

President Lee Jae-myung is delivering a welcome speech at the Civil Complaint Innovation Case Report Meeting held in Sejong Special Autonomous City on October 2, 2026. Photo by Yonhap News

President Lee said, “Around 800 of our athletes competed passionately for Korea in 41 sports. There were both joyous and disappointing moments. The sweat and effort you put in cannot be measured solely by the color or number of medals.”

He went on to say, “The athletes who competed with integrity, gave their utmost in every event, and challenged their own limits, as well as the people who supported them wholeheartedly regardless of victory or defeat, are all the true stars who shone throughout this competition.”

President Lee added, “I hope the passion and fighting spirit you have shown will become the driving force that propels you toward even greater dreams. I also extend my deepest gratitude to all the athletes and coaches, as well as to everyone who supported them behind the scenes.”

Meanwhile, regarding the upcoming Asian Para Games, which will open on October 18, President Lee stated, “Together with the people, I will cheer on the spirited challenge of Korea’s athletes.”

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