▲ Archers participating in the national team trials
Kim Sun-woo (Kolon) and Kang Min-jin (Kyung Hee University) have finished first in the men's and women's recurve divisions, respectively, at the second selection trials for the 2027 archery national team.
Kim Sun-woo secured first place in the men's recurve with a total score of 109.25 points following the conclusion of the second trials at the Jinho International Archery Range in Yecheon, Gyeongsangbuk-do, on November 4.
Seo Min-gi (Hyundai Steel) placed second with 107.5 points, and Ku Bon-chan (Hyundai Steel) came in third with 103.75 points.
Kim Je-deok (Yecheon County Office), Kim Woo-jin (Cheongju City Hall), and Lee Woo-seok (Kolon), who competed as national team members this year, finished fourth, fifth, and 16th, respectively.
In the women's recurve, Kang Min-jin took first place with 112.25 points, followed by Yoo Su-jung (Hyundai Department Store) in second with 99.25 points, and Yoon Ga-young (Hongseong Girls' High School) in third with 97.5 points.
An San (Gwangju Bank), a three-time gold medalist at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, placed fourth, while Lim Si-hyeon (Hyundai Mobis), a three-time gold medalist at the 2024 Paris Olympics, finished 14th.
Kang Chae-young (Hyundai Mobis), who served as a national team member this year, took fifth place.
In the men's compound division, Kim Jong-ho (Hyundai Steel) claimed first place with 163.5 points, Choi Eun-gyu (Ulsan Nam-gu Office) placed second with 148.25 points, and Lee Eun-ho (Korea National Sport University) finished third with 147.5 points.
In the women's compound division, Park Ye-rin (Korea National Sport University) took first place with 165.5 points, Kim Seo-yun (Bugae High School) came in second with 153.25 points, and Kim Su-yeon (Korea National Sport University) placed third with 149.5 points.
Based on the results of the trials held over six days starting October 30, the Korea Archery Association selected 24 athletes each for the men's and women's recurve and compound divisions.
A total of 64 male and 64 female athletes competed in the recurve division, alongside 32 male and 32 female athletes in the compound division.
The top eight athletes in each category will enter the Jincheon National Training Center for winter training.
Athletes who passed the second trials will continue their final competition for national team spots at the third selection trials scheduled for March next year.
(Photo: Captured from the Korea Archery Association Instagram, Yonhap News)
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