Actor Jin Seon-gyu sends strong support to the Cycling National Team for the Aichi·Nagoya Asian Games: "May your sweat and efforts bear fruit"

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Jin Seon-gyu (49), who is serving as a public relations ambassador for the Korea Cycling Federation, conveyed warm encouragement to the South Korean national cycling team heading to Japan, the host nation of the 2026 Aichi·Nagoya Asian Games.

Known for his love of cycling and deep affection for the sport, Jin Seon-gyu sent a heartfelt message to the Oh Reun (CEO) team ahead of the decisive competition: "I sincerely hope that all the sweat and effort you have poured in will lead to wonderful results." He added, "I hope you will fully showcase the potential of South Korean cycling on Asia's premier stage." He also expressed his wish that the athletes would perform at their full prepared capacity without injury and race with vigor until the final moment.

At this year's Asian Games, scheduled from September 19 to October 4 in Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya, Japan, cycling events will be held across all disciplines, including road, track, mountain biking (MTB), and BMX (racing and freestyle).

The South Korean national team is set to challenge for the Asian championship with numerous compelling viewing highlights. In the road discipline, which emphasizes team tactics and endurance, Kim Yu-ro of the Korea Land and Geospatial Information Corporation, a 2024 Asian Championship gold medalist and Paris Olympic veteran, will compete.

In the track events, where riders race on steeply banked velodromes, Choi Tae-ho of the Gyeongbuk Sports Council, a two-time world junior champion (road sprint and sprint) in 2025 and former number one in the junior rankings, aims to win his first senior-level Asian Games medal. At the same time, the team also targets its first-ever Asian Games medal in the BMX freestyle category, where riders showcase spectacular aerial maneuvers.

At this tournament, Lee Sang-hyun of the Korea Cycling Federation has been appointed as the head of the entire South Korean delegation, providing significant morale support to the cycling national team. Lee (Chairman) stated, "We will ensure comprehensive on-site support so that the cycling national team athletes can fully display their honed skills without regret." He also added, "We kindly ask the public's warm interest and support for the diverse and captivating cycling disciplines, including road, track, MTB, and BMX."

The South Korean cycling national team has begun final course familiarization and fitness adjustments on-site and will officially begin their medal hunt starting with the individual time trial on September 20.

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