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Choi Ki-moon (53), senior coach of Ulsan Whales, has been selected as a member of the South Korean baseball coaching staff for the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games scheduled to take place in September, bringing great honor to the club.
According to the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO), Choi Ki-moon, senior coach of Ulsan Whales, will join as a battery coach for the national team at the 20th 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, held from September 18 to 28 in Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya, Japan. Coach Choi will participate in all pre-tournament schedules, beginning with the national team's domestic training camp starting on September 14, aiming to strengthen the team's home-field advantage and improve overall performance.
A veteran coach with extensive international competition experience, Choi served as a catcher for OB Bears (now Doosan Bears) and Lotte Giants during his playing career. He previously coached the national teams at the 2014 Incheon Asian Games and the 2024 Premier12 tournament. Currently serving as both senior coach and battery coach at Ulsan Whales, leading the development of players, Choi's selection for the Lee Beon (CEO) team has become a testament to Ulsan Whales' coaching capabilities and team competitiveness.
Senior Coach Choi Ki-moon stated through the Ulsan club: "I am honored to participate as part of the national team coaching staff and will do my utmost to help South Korean baseball achieve excellent results." He added, "Although I will be absent during the season, I deeply appreciate the club's respect and support for my role with the national team. After completing the national team schedule, I will return to Wales and continue working alongside the players until the end of the season."
The Ulsan Whales club also emphasized: "We will continue to provide active support to ensure Choi Ki-moon achieves excellent results as a member of the Seok Ko-chi-ga (CEO) team."
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