Gwangju Bank President Chung Il-sun and club officials hosted an official reception at the bank’s headquarters to honor and encourage national team athletes Cho Song-hyun of the Vitzro Badminton Team and Oh Ye-jin of the Tenten Archery Team as they prepare for the upcoming 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
Honoring National Team Selection at Gwangju Bank Headquarters
Gwangju Bank hosted a special commendation ceremony at its headquarters to celebrate athletes Cho Song-hyun and Oh Ye-jin earning spots on the South Korean national team for the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, according to local reports. The gathering brought together Gwangju Bank President Chung Il-sun alongside the two athletes, team coaches, and organizational staff to recognize the rigorous training and competitive dedication required to secure the prestigious Taegeuk mark.
During the ceremony, President Chung presented both competitors with incentive funds and encouraging gifts while urging them to perform at their absolute best on the international stage. The event marks a historic milestone for the institution, as it is the first time that two separate corporate athletic squads operated by Gwangju Bank have simultaneously produced national team selections.
Athletic Milestones: Cho Song-hyun and Oh Ye-jin
Vitzro Badminton Team member Cho Song-hyun first earned his national team selection in the men’s doubles division during the 2023 national trials, steadily developing his competitive edge over subsequent seasons. At the recent national selection trials, Cho secured his return to the national squad through reliable fundamentals and exceptional match concentration.
Meanwhile, Tenten Archery Team recurve prospect Oh Ye-jin joined the Gwangju Bank roster in March, capturing three titles at the 2024 Asian Cup before replicating the triple-crown feat at the 2025 National Sports Festival. Oh booked her ticket to the Asian Games by finishing second overall in the national selection trials.
Institutional Support and Future Outlook
President Chung emphasized the bank’s ongoing commitment to athletic development, stating that the organization’s corporate backing has finally borne fruit through systematic training environments and enhanced competitive support. Bank leadership confirmed that local corporate squads like the Vitzro Badminton Team and the Tenten Archery Team remain central to expanding regional sports participation and uplifting non-popular sporting disciplines.
As the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games approach, Gwangju Bank plans to maintain robust support structures ensuring that regional sports talents can train without disruption and showcase their abilities across domestic and international competitions.
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