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Korea’s disabled badminton star Kim Jung-jun’s goal is to be a proud father to his daughters.

I want to show my daughters that I am a person who can do things that other fathers can’t. I want to be a proud father

Jung-Jun KIM, who has won the Para Badminton World Championships four times, is already called a giant.

Renowned for his quick movements and precise attacks, he is one of the contenders for the gold medal. He couldn’t hide his joy that badminton was added to the world’s largest stage.

“When I first heard that badminton might be made an official Paralympic sport, I couldn’t believe it.”

“I felt like I was being compensated for the hard work of the past few years. I was envious every time I heard that other athletes had won medals at the Paralympic Games. So I was happy just to know that disabled badminton became an official sport. It was the dream of every disabled badminton player. .”

Kim Jeong-jun, a passionate ambassador for disabled badminton, has no doubts that the appearance of this sport will become a big topic in Tokyo.

“Badminton with disabilities is a fast and lively sport. Its imminent speed and power captivate the crowd. And in Para Badminton, you can see the wheelchair and the person become one. You will fall in love without realizing it. It’s exciting. .”

“The Yoyogi National Stadium is really big and it’s the perfect place to play badminton. I’m even more excited to be the first to compete in Paralympic badminton. I hope I can bring a little bit of joy to Korea.”

This postponement of Tokyo 2020 gave Jung-jun Kim time to recover from a serious shoulder injury.

“Thankfully, my shoulder has recovered a lot. Thanks to that, I was able to focus on analyzing the game. Now I’m practicing hard.”

Republic of Korea’s four-time Para badminton world champion KIM Jung-Jun wants to make daughters proud when the sport makes its debut at Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games

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He will have to put in a lot of effort to win. It was because he had to concede victory to Hong Kong’s Ho Yuen CHAN for the first time in 2018. Prior to that, he had been at the top of his career for six years.

“Because I’m not young anymore. It won’t get easier as time goes on. But I think the most important person is myself. The first time I had an injury, it felt like the world was falling apart. But I was able to overcome it all.”

“Of course, in the actual game, Chan Ho Yuan will be the most important competitor. I may not be the champion forever, but I want to keep the ranking in a good competition. I also think that a good rival is necessary for the growth of an athlete.”

The 42-year-old player also showed pride in his career so far.

“I think fast-paced sports are a good fit for me. Effort is the most important thing to improve my grades. I always listen to my coach and think about how I can play better. Speed ​​and power are my strengths, but This is something that can only be achieved by properly controlling the wheelchair. I want to become a player who remains in the history of disabled badminton.”

He has a number 1 fan who will support him no matter what. These are the two daughters who paint a picture of fortune before every tournament. He says, ‘I want to do it like other fathers, but I can’t because of an injury’.

“Instead, I will show my daughters that I can do things that other fathers can’t. I want to be a proud father. I think there is a message hidden in their drawings. I want to always be a wonderful father in the children’s memories.”

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