'Archery Hero' An San Steps Out as a Volunteer Instructor... Korean Sports Council, in Partnership with Gwangju Bank, Operates Youth and Adolescent Sport Exploration Program

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The Korean Sports Council (President Yoo Seung-min) operated the 'Youth and Adolescent Sport Exploration Program' in partnership with Gwangju Bank from the 12th to 13, over a two-day, one-night session at the Korea Sports Talent Development Institute in Jangheung, South Jeolla Province.

The program was designed for students in grades 5 and 6 who are members of elementary school sports teams or participate in school sports clubs. The Korean Sports Council explained that it was organized "to help students discover their athletic potential through diverse sport experiences and interactions with athletes from corporate teams, supporting their growth into healthy young athletes."

Notably, this training was conducted through volunteer efforts by the Gwangju Bank Badminton Team and Archery Team. Head coach Hong Ji-hoon of the badminton team, along with players Park Moon-seon, Kim Dae-hwan, Yang Byeong-geon, Shin Soo-hyun, Yoon Bo, and Na Sung-soo, as well as archery team head coach Kim Seong-eun, An San, Choi Mi-seon, Kwak Jin-young, and Choi Ye-jin, served directly as instructors. They guided participants through equipment explanations, rule comprehension, basic skill training, and hands-on practice.

On the first day, participants spent time exploring their athletic capabilities and strengths through the program 'Who Am I as an Athlete?', led by former national field hockey team coach Son Byeong-sik (currently a teacher at South Jeolla Sports High School). This was followed by a badminton experience session in collaboration with the Gwangju Bank Badminton Team.

On the second day, participants learned archery stances and equipment through hands-on practice with the Gwangju Bank Archery Team, including shooting arrows themselves. The 'Meeting with Athletes' program provided realistic advice and mentoring on sport selection and career paths.

Finally, through a lecture titled 'My (Sports) Growth and Commitment' led by instructor Ju Da-jeong, participating students formulated their own athletic goals and action plans for after entering middle school.

Yoo Seung-min (Chairman) stated, "This was a meaningful opportunity for youth and adolescents to explore career paths through direct interaction with national-level athletes via volunteer efforts from local corporate teams." He added, "Moving forward, we will expand cooperation with local sports organizations to continuously provide diverse sport experience opportunities."

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