Korean Sport & Olympic Committee Wins OCA Asian Sports Science Award After 27 Years

The Korean Sport & Olympic Committee (KSOC) has been selected as the recipient of the 8th OCA Asian Sports Science Award, presented at the General Assembly of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA).

The KSOC announced on the 25th that this award marks the first time a South Korean recipient has been honored in 27 years, following the late Dr. Ha Kwon-ik, who won the inaugural award in 1999.

The award internationally recognizes the long-standing clinical and research capabilities and achievements built by the KSOC Medical Center, including medical support for national athletes, sports injury research, and international exchanges.

The KSOC Medical Center has been dedicated to preventing, treating, and rehabilitating injuries for national athletes while steadily publishing sports injury research findings in international academic journals.

In addition, the center has contributed to international cooperation by providing on-site training and medical supplies to developing countries.

KSOC President Yoo Seung-min stated, "This is recognition of the professionalism of the Medical Center staff who have remained on the front lines to safeguard the health and enhance the performance of national athletes. Moving forward, we will expand our advanced medical equipment such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) scanners, linking clinical practice with research to develop into Asia's leading hub for sports medicine and science."

Kim Hyun-cheol, head of the Medical Center, remarked, "We will continue to link the experience accumulated in clinical settings with research achievements to develop standard protocols for sports injury prevention and athlete health management."

(Photo courtesy of the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee, Yonhap News)
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