“I think (Lin Xiaojun) is an extraordinary player. (Park Ji-won, national short track team)
at a press conference held at the Mokdong Ice Rink Press Center in Yangcheon-gu, Seoul on the 7th ahead of the ‘2023 International Skating Union (ISU) World Short Track Championships’. Short track ace Park Ji-won expressed his determination to face off against Chinese naturalized Lin Shao-jun (Lim Hyo-jun). The press conference was attended by Korea Skating Federation President Yoon Hong-geun, coach Ahn Joong-hyun, men’s national team’s Park Ji-won and Lee Jun-seo, and women’s national team’s Choi Min-jung and Kim Gil-ri.
In response to a question about the head-to-head matchup with Lin Xiaojun, Park Ji-won said, “I don’t feel any special emotions,” but made it clear that he would not back down, saying, “I will do my best in the situation given to me as a player on my team so that Korea can win the gold medal.” . Regarding Lin Xiaojun’s performance, he expressed his determination, saying, “All the players in the world championships have great skills,” and “I think I should give 100%.” 온라인카지노
The event, which will be held at the Mokdong Ice Rink for three days from the 10th, is the most prestigious short track speed skating competition hosted by the ISU. About 300 athletes from 34 countries will compete in the men’s and women’s individual 500m, 1000m, and 1500m events, as well as the men’s 5000m relay, women’s 3000m relay and mixed 2000m relay. It is the first time in 7 years since 2016 that the tournament has been held in Korea.
As it is a tournament held in Korea after a long time, the national team is determined to achieve better results than any other tournament. Choi Min-jeong said, “I thought it was an important opportunity because it was held in Korea,” and said with strength, “I will show you good results as much as I did my best.” Kim Gil-ri, who is the first world championship player, expressed confidence, saying, “I am in the best condition and condition.”
Chairman Yoon said, “This time, online tickets were sold out within 1 minute of starting sales.”