'Gold 2+Silver 3 Hero Kim Yoon-ji Mentor Participates' First Step Toward Future Paralympians! Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to Hold 2026 Young Athlete Summer Sports Camp

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The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister Choi Hwi-young, hereinafter referred to as the Ministry), in collaboration with the Korean Paralympic Committee (Chairman Jeong Jin-wan), will hold the '2026 Young Athlete Summer Sports Camp' at the Icheon Athletes' Village from today (the 22nd) through the 28th.

Regarding this camp, the Ministry explained, "This program was prepared to enable 35 young athletes with disabilities to discover their aptitudes and jointly design the foundational skills and career paths necessary for becoming athletes."

During the camp, participants will have opportunities to experience a total of 14 sports, including athletics, badminton, wheelchair basketball, wheelchair tennis, table tennis, swimming, rowing, and archery.

The Ministry emphasized, "Considering the specific characteristics of disabilities and athletic abilities of participants, we will provide diverse sport experiences, and programs will be led by national team-level coaches for each discipline to enhance professionalism."

In 'Dialogue with Mentors,' featuring national team athletes who have excelled in the Paralympic Games and Asian Para Games, participants will freely discuss their athletic careers and career paths. Senior national team athletes, including hero Kim Yoon-ji, who won five medals at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics, plan to support participants in concretizing their career goals and boosting motivation.

Programs for college admissions and career guidance will also be prepared. Information on newly established special physical education middle and high schools and university entrance opportunities for athletes with special talents will be provided. Additionally, through special lectures for parents of Paralympians, experiences and information necessary for athlete development and career planning will be shared.

Kang Dae-geum, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism for Sports Cooperation, stated, "This camp will be a precious nourishment for young athletes with disabilities to transcend their limits and grow into future Paralympians." He added, "Through this camp, the Ministry plans to continuously identify outstanding athletes with disabilities, strengthen athlete development systems, expand foundations for them to grow into future national team members, and fully support students with disabilities nationwide in enjoying sports without barriers and freely pursuing their dreams."

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