"Golden Ippon!" Gwangju Physical Education Middle School Judo Team Wins 5 Medals at National Tournament

Cho Hamin wins with an "ippon by hip throw"; Jang Seoyeong takes first place
Boys' and girls' middle school teams also finish on the podium

Gwangju Physical Education Middle School's judo team delivered a string of impressive throws for gold at a national judo tournament, once again proving the school's standing as a powerhouse in sports.

According to Gwangju Physical Education Middle School on November 10, the team recently won five medals at the 11th Suncheon Bay National Garden Cup National Judo Championships, held at Palma Indoor Gymnasium in Suncheon, Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Special City: two gold, two silver, and one bronze.

The judo team from Gwangju Physical Education Middle School won five medals at the 11th Suncheon Bay National Garden Cup National Judo Championships: two gold, two silver and one bronze. Photo courtesy of Gwangju Physical Education Middle School.

A total of 97 teams and around 2,000 athletes took part in the tournament, including elementary, middle, and high school students from across the country as well as athletes competing in the national team selection trials. They engaged in fierce competition.

Cho Hamin and Jang Seoyeong stood out in the individual events. Cho Hamin, a second-year student who competed in the boys' middle school -48 kg division, defeated Park Seou of Ulsan Sports Science Middle School in the final with a spectacular hip throw for an ippon and won the gold medal. Jang Seoyeong, also a second-year student, won the girls' middle school -45 kg division by defeating Seo Yewon of Cheongna Middle School in the final.

In the boys' middle school -90 kg division, third-year student Im Donghwa earned a valuable silver medal after a fierce contest with No Ryungeon of Bupyeongseo Middle School. The team also achieved podium finishes in both the boys' and girls' team events. The boys' team finished as runner-up to win silver, while the girls' team placed third to add a bronze medal, demonstrating the strength of Gwangju Physical Education Middle School's judo team.

Principal Lee Byeonggwan said, "We will continue to provide active support so that our students can improve their skills and grow into outstanding judokas with strong character."

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