"MVP Kim Ki-li" held a Korea for the dismantling of the Korean team at the venue, and Chairman Yoo Seung-min said, "I deeply appreciate the best Yoo Seung Min players." [Milan Olympics]

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The Korean Olympic Committee held a news conference on the dismissal and settlement of accounts of the Korean team at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics at the Korea House in Milan at 10 a.m. on the 22nd (local time).

About 40 Korean athletes attended the ceremony, including Kim Yoo Seung Min, chairman of the Korean Sports Council, and Kim Dae-hyun, second vice minister of culture, sports and tourism. Starting with Chairman Yoo Seung Min's opening speech, Vice Minister Kim Dae-hyun's exploration, Vice Chairman Kim Taek-soo's report on the results and short-term return were conducted.

"I deeply appreciate the athletes who played their best until the end with the Korean national flag on their hearts on the global stage of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics," Yoo Seung Min said at the ceremony. "The concentration, determination, and encouragement and solidarity for each other in each game impressed the people beyond the results."

Lee Soo-kyung, head of the team, said, "I am grateful to the players and leaders who believed in each other and played in one mind despite difficult conditions during this tournament. I hope every moment of challenging to overcome one's limits beyond performance was a valuable experience, and I sincerely thank the people for their warm support."

Deputy head of the team Kim Taek-soo summarized the Korean team's heated competition through his performance report. The South Korean team has won a total of 10 medals, including three gold, four silver, and three bronze medals, with 71 athletes competing in six events. "More than anything else, it is a great achievement to make rapid progress in the snow sports beyond the traditional ice skating powerhouse in this competition," Vice Chairman Kim said.

In addition, the athletes who played a great role in this Olympics were selected. Short track Kim Ki-li was selected as the MVP of the competition by a local press corps. In addition, Alpine ski Chung Dong-hyun, speed skater Kim Min-sun, skeleton Jung Seung-gi, and Hong Soo-jung were selected for the "Cass Beyond Medal Awards," respectively.

Meanwhile, the Korean team (including 53 players and leaders) will return home on Korean Air flight KE928 at 8:05 p.m. on the 23rd. The Korean Sports Council said, "We will hold a simple welcome event for the team at the arrival hall at Incheon International Airport."

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