South Korea at the 2008 Summer Paralympics

South Korea at the
2008 Summer Paralympics
IPC code KOR
NPC Korean Paralympic Committee
Website www.kosad.or.kr (in Korean)
in Beijing
Competitors 79
Medals
Ranked 13th
Gold Silver Bronze Total
10 8 13 31
Officials 54
Summer Paralympics appearances

South Korea competed at the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, China. The country's delegation consisted of 79 competitors and 54 officials. The team's stated goal was to take at least 14th place in the medal table with 13 gold, six silver and seven bronze medals. Among the competitors were world record holders Park Jong-chul in powerlifting, Min Byeong-eon in swimming and Hong Suk-man in track and field athletics. The team's athletics (track and field) director was Yu Hee-sang. Other members of the team included wheelchair racers Hong Duk-ho and Yoo Byung-hoon. The group left for Beijing on September 1, five days before the start of the games.[1]

References

  1. Bae, Ji-sook (2008-08-26). "Korean Squad All Set for Paralympics". The Korea Times. Retrieved 2008-08-26.
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