Lee Sang-hyun, head of the Korean delegation, transforms into a 'barista' at Jincheon athlete village, cheers with a coffee truck: "I will be a reliable supporter"

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A special cheering event was held to boost the morale of the Korean delegation 50 days before the opening of the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Summer Asian Games.

According to the Korea Sports Council on the 3rd, Lee Sang-hyun, head of the Korean delegation (Korea Lee Keul-yeon-maeng (Chairman)·Auditor of the Korea Sports Council), visited the Jin Cheon-guk-ga (CEO)athlete village on July 31, transformed into a 'barista,' and conducted a coffee truck event where he personally delivered coffee to national team athletes.

This event was organized to offer athletes who are diligently training for the Asian Games even amidst scorching heat a brief moment of rest and recharging.

On that day, Head Lee Sang-hyun warmly greeted the athletes and continued informal communication. The athletes, surprised by the unexpected 'delegation head barista,' expressed their gratitude with bright smiles, and the scene was filled with anticipation for the Games and positive energy.

Head Lee Sang-hyun stated, "I prepared a coffee truck to personally meet and cheer for each athlete," adding, "Over the remaining 50 days until the Asian Games, I will run alongside the athletes to ensure that their sweat turns into the best results, and as head of the delegation, I will be a reliable supporter until the end."

Prior to this coffee truck event, Head Lee has consistently maintained on-site communication efforts. On July 28, he delivered encouragement gifts to 350 coaches, including those in charge of physical training and equipment, at a coach meeting and departure ceremony. On the 30th, he attended a national team cheer-up event to encourage the delegation. Head Lee plans to visit each sport-specific delegation sequentially in the future to continue detailed communication and strengthen the unity of 'One Team Korea.'

Previously serving as deputy head of the Korean delegation at the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games and the 2024 Paris Olympics, Head Lee Sang-hyun was appointed as the head of the delegation for the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. He is leading successful preparations for the Games by closely communicating with athletes, coaches, sports organizations, media groups, government officials, and all sectors of the sports community.

Meanwhile, the 20th Aichi-Nagoya Summer Asian Games will be held from September 19 to October 4. South Korea will send a delegation of approximately 1,060 athletes across 41 sports for this event. The Summer Asian Games is the largest single international sports competition that South Korea participates in.

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