"Short track discord is an old saying, boasting the best chemistry ever." Men's and women's national teams such as Kim Ki-li and Lim Jong-eon are expected to have a 'golden synergy' [Jincheon Training Center site]

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The 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics is just a month away. Taegeuk Warriors heading to the Olympics threw their last sweatdrops and threw a tragic bid.

The "2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics D-30 Media Day" was held at the Jincheon National Training Center Champions House in Gwanghyewon-myeon, Jincheon-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do on the afternoon of the 7th.

On the same day, Korean athletes, including short track, speed skating, figure skating, and curling, including Yoo Seung Min, president of the Korean Sports Association, Lee Soo-kyung, president of the Korean Skating Union, and Kim Taek-soo, president of the Jincheon National Training Center, attended to strengthen their resolve for the Olympics.

Chairman Yoo Seung Min encouraged the players, saying, "The support environment is not easy because there are three large and six small clusters in Italy, but we will make all-out efforts to support the team," adding, "I expect the players to show not only good performances but also Korea's dignity." Chairman Lee Soo-kyung also promised to "create stable conditions by carefully communicating with players and coaches locally."

The traditional 'good son event' short track team emphasized stronger teamwork than ever. Kim Taek-soo, the head of the athletes' village, expressed expectations, saying, "It is a short track that has had internal conflicts in the past, but the team's teamwork is the best ever."

Choi Min-jeong, the "Ace" who is competing in the third Olympics, said, "I am reassured to be with great juniors such as Lim Jong-eon and Kim Ki-li," adding, "I will prove that Korea is still a short track powerhouse." Lim Jong-eon, a teenage prospect who will compete in the Olympics for the first time, also said, "I'll give up a lot at a young age and show you a great performance as I prepared."

There was also a warm cheering match between the men's and women's national teams. Kim Ki-li cheered, saying, "The men's national team, united with young spirit, will win the relay gold medal," and Lee Jun-seo replied, "The women's national team, which has grown more than during the world tour, will bring two gold medals in the individual event."

The national speed skating team is boosting its confidence based on its scientific training system. "Ice Empress" Kim Min-sun said, "We are in the best condition for the 500m race on February 15," adding, "We have raised our confidence that we didn't have through scientific support such as video analysis and cooling pressure treatment by the Sports Science Institute."

Park was applauded with her bold ambition. "There has been no gold medal in speed skating, but this time we will definitely bring the gold medal and show that Korea is an ice skating powerhouse," he said. Speed skating is determined to take the lead in achieving three gold medals, the goal of the entire Korean team.

The national figure skating team showed outstanding harmony between veterans and newcomers. Cha Jun-hwan, who is on the Olympic stage for the third consecutive time, encouraged his juniors, saying, "We also prepared really hard for female athletes such as Shin Ji-ah and Lee Hae-in," adding, "Medal is important, but we will pour out everything we prepared without regret."

Lee Hae-in, who won the Olympic ticket after many twists and turns, showed maturity, saying, "I had a hard time before the selection match, but my mind to do my best until the end led me to this point." Shin Ji-ah, who is participating for the first time, also expressed a cautious desire for the gold medal, saying, "I will do my best to make a miracle rather than nervous."

Kim Sun-young and Jung Young-seok of the curling mix-double dream of "the latest but the highest place." Kim Sun-young, the third Olympics, said, "Jang Young-seok's spirit and my experience will meet and show good chemistry." Jung Young-seok said, "I'm the latest among the 10 teams to confirm my participation, but I'll be the last to leave Italy with the gold medal around my neck."

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