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The Korea Sports Council is seeking success stories from former athletes who have forged their own paths in new fields after retirement.
On the 30th, the Korea Sports Council announced, "We are holding the 'Athlete Career Change Case Study Contest' to provide current and retired athletes with diverse career options and practical information." The contest will run until October 25.
Hosted by the Korea Sports Council's Athlete Career Support Center, this contest is open to any former athlete who has continued their career in a new field after retiring from sports.
There are no restrictions on the fields of application. The council is broadly soliciting career transition cases across various sectors, including employment at general companies, educational institutions, and public institutions, as well as entrepreneurship, freelance work, and entry into professional occupations, in addition to the sports industry.
The Korea Sports Council plans to review the submitted case studies, select outstanding examples, and present awards and prizes to the winners. Contest guidelines and specific submission methods can be found on the homepage of the Korea Sports Council's e-Career Support Center.
Yoo Seung-min, President of the Korea Sports Council, stated, "For athletes, retirement is both the end of a long sports career and an important turning point for starting a new career." He added, "The experiences of athletes who have already taken on the challenge of a new path will serve as great encouragement for junior athletes considering their careers to begin another challenge."
He further emphasized, "The perseverance, spirit of challenge, and self-management abilities that athletes have built up in the competition arena are valuable competencies that can be applied in various fields." He added, "We will continuously strengthen career support so that athletes can proactively design their post-retirement lives and unfold their potential."
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