President Lee: "Passion Shown by Asian Para Games Athletes Is Inspiring in Itself"

President Lee Jae-myung extended words of encouragement to the South Korean athletes who competed in the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games, which drew to a close today (October 24), saying, "I send my deep respect and applause."

In a post on X (formerly Twitter) that day, President Lee wrote, "Regardless of the color of medals or wins and losses, the challenge and passion you displayed are deeply moving in themselves," adding, "Every athlete who surpassed the impossible and pushed past limits is the true protagonist of victory."

President Lee said, "Your challenges prompted our society to reflect on prejudices and barriers, while delivering courage to even more people," and added, "I also express my gratitude to the public for sending their fervent cheers."

President Lee then promised, "The government will also make greater efforts to build a society where disabilities do not become barriers, and a warm society where people with and without disabilities respect each other and live together."

(Photo: Cheong Wa Dae Press Corps, Yonhap News)
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