gostopsite com

Badminton mixed doubles players Kim Won-ho (left) and Jeong Na-eun listen to reporters' questions at the press conference for Korean team medalists held at Korea House in Paris, France on the 6th.

Badminton medalist press conference " Thanks to those who helped me out and couldn't say anything about the good atmosphere of the national team, I won the silver medal"

On the 6th, a press conference for Paris Olympic badminton medalists was held at Korea House in Paris, France. However, Ahn Se-young (22), who won the women's singles gold medal the day before, was not seen. Only two people attended, including Kim Won-ho (25) and Jeong Na-eun (24), who won the silver medal in the mixed doubles. The Korea Sports Council stated, "Ahn Se-young did not attend according to her own will." The

Korea House press conference is a place where medalists who have finished their schedules can share stories they were unable to tell at the stadium before returning home and receive congratulations once again. Sponsors for athletes also give out various souvenirs at this event.

The name most mentioned at the press conference that day was Ahn Se-young, who did not attend. The atmosphere of the press conference, which should have been filled with laughter, was heavy. Ahn Se-young made a 'bombshell statement' about her injury management and the way the national team was managed right after winning the gold medal the day before, and the aftermath of that continued.

Kim Won-ho said, "I can't say that the atmosphere of the national team is good because there are so many articles," and "Today's press conference should be a place to be congratulated, but I had concerns when I came here." Jeong Na-eun said, "I won't take questions related to (Ahn) Se-young." Ahn

Se-young said in the mixed zone and official press conference after the final the day before that there were many problems with the Korea Badminton Association's player management. However, the two players who attended the press conference that day had different thoughts. Kim Won-ho said, "In fact, it wasn't because of our own strength that we (won the silver medal) got here. It was possible because there were people who helped us hard behind the scenes," and "Because the parts were divided, we didn't really feel those things (Se-young mentioned)." Jeong Na-eun also said, "I think the same as my brother. I think we were able to focus on training thanks to the help and support we received behind the scenes." When asked if he had ever met and talked with Ahn Se-young since her remarks the day before, Kim Won-ho gave a short answer of "no."

The two athletes also did not forget to express their gratitude to the fans who cheered them on throughout the competition. Kim Won-ho said, "I couldn't sleep properly and was very nervous because of the pressure and burden while preparing for my first Olympics," and added, "However, the people who cheered me on until late at night in Korea were a great source of strength. I also received many congratulatory messages. It was an honorable and happy time." Jeong Na-eun also said, "We weren't able to show the gold medal we wanted, but I'm glad we were able to return to Korea with a valuable silver medal," and added, "I've watched how hard the other athletes in the women's and men's doubles have trained, so it's sad and regrettable (that we couldn't win a medal together)."


bit.ly/outlookindiasports