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K League 1 Gangwon extends contract with Montenegro's
Kang To-ji, who wore a Gangwon uniform in June, played in 18 games (1 goal) with a good physical condition of 190 centimeters tall and helped the team stay in the first division.
The Gangwon club originally registered under the name Tucci, but changed its registration name to "Gang To-ji" in July.
Kang To-ji was also selected for the Montenegro national team twice while playing in Gangwon Province.
Kang To-ji said, "I'm so looking forward to a new season and a new victory with Kangwon," adding, "I sincerely thank the club officials, coaching staff, fellow players, and always passionate fans for their trust." 스포츠중계
Super Crack Willian Full Recruitment
FC Seoul has fully recruited Willian (29) of Brazil, who played as a loanee for the 2023 season. It is the first official announcement since Kim Ki-dong took the helm.
The Seoul club said on the 20th, "With the full recruitment of Willian, we will be able to maintain our strong offense, which tied for first in the league in the 2023 season, next season."
Willian, who debuted to domestic fans at Gwangju FC in 2019, showed a steady performance throughout the 2022 season, scoring 37 goals and 12 assists in 96 games.
Even after joining Seoul as a condition for complete transfer after being loaned to him for the 2023 season, he played 33 games and scored eight goals and two assists. He was praised for playing a leading role and playing a key role in the team's attack by banking on his outstanding performances.
In particular, the dramatic equalizer he scored in the game against Ulsan Hyundai in August showed his unique finishing ability. His talent to break down the opponent's defense with rhythmic personal skills and creative movements is considered Willian's best advantage. 토토사이트
The Seoul club added that head coach Kim Ki-dong, who is the best resourceful in the K-League and has an excellent ability to maximize the strengths of players, expects to bring new synergy to the offense through a "super crack" called Willian.
Willian said, "I wanted to be with Seoul, but I'm happy to be able to accompany you in the future. Not only me, but also my family, so FC Seoul always feels like home. I know the role I have to play in Seoul and I want to be with you for a long time. I'll be responsible and repay you with a good performance."
Willian, who has returned to his home country and is resting after the end of the season, is scheduled to return to Korea in time for the team's call-up date early next year.
Noh Si-hwan played in 131 games this Season
Roh Si-hwan (Hanwha Eagles) was selected as this year's best hitter by retired professional baseball players. He also thanked his senior Lee Dae-ho for his help in rebounding this year. He also showed off his wit by mentioning his signature bat.
On the 8th, Noh Si-hwan won the "2023 Nutrition Day Ilgu Award" at Versailles Hall on the third floor of the Rivera Hotel in Seoul.
Noh Si-hwan played in 131 games this season, posting 0.298 with 31 homers and 101 RBIs and an OPS of 0.929. He was the only batter with 30 homers and 100 RBIs in the league following the homerun king. He also played for the national team. He took the fourth batter at the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games and the Asian Professional Baseball Championship (APBC), and became a representative powerhouse of Korea.
"I sincerely thank you for giving me this award," Noh said. "I didn't want to be the home run king this season, but I wanted to hit many long balls. I think my hard work paid off. I think this season will be a memorable season in my baseball career," he said.
In particular, Lee Dae-ho and Noh Si-hwan have deep relationships. Since Lee Dae-ho is a senior and junior at Kyungnam High School, he is also an idol of Noh Si-hwan. The joy of receiving the award in person to his idol Lee Dae-ho was doubled.
What's more, Noh Si-hwan went to Busan and sweated a lot while training with his senior Lee Dae-ho ahead of this season. With his advice, he changed the weight of his bat from 860 grams to 900 grams, which was effective. He thus achieved the highest performance ever. "I have not been able to express my gratitude to Lee since I have not seen him in the past. I will give him a good gift this time. I will give him my autograph bat as a gift," Noh said, sending the audience into laughter. Lee also showed a big smile.
There is an anecdote about signing a bat. "I will give my autograph bat as a gift for Lee Dae-ho's retirement tour," Noh promised at media day of the regular season last year. 토토사이트
In a way, it was a bold promise made by his junior. Roh made the promise while pledging to become a player who outperforms Lee Dae-ho. And Roh understood his pledge. He appeared in his uniform at Kyungnam High School during the Lee Dae-ho's retirement tour at Hanwha Life Eagles Park in Daejeon on Sept. 20 that year, and presented Lee with a bat. Lee Dae-ho once said, "Si-hwan is a player who needs to play Korean baseball together with our team Han Dong-hee. I'm glad that I let him play before I become a bigger player."
As Lee Dae-ho predicted, Noh has grown. He has taken on not only the fourth batter but also the fourth batter for the Korean national team. He has been busy attending award ceremonies since the end of this season. He has become a regular guest at award ceremonies. He received the grand prize as well as the best hitter award. He has also acquired the Golden Glove, the third baseman.
Why did ML Gold Glover become the first Korean to become a "Non-Participant
"It's even more an honor to receive this award from our seniors."
The "2023 Nutri Day Ilgu Grand Prize" ceremony was held in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul on Tuesday. It is the most prestigious award ceremony hosted by Ilguhoe, a group of Korean professional baseball OB players, right before the Golden Glove ceremony.
Including Ilguhoe Chairman Kim Kwang-soo, KBO President Heo Gu-yeon, former manager Kim In-sik and former manager Park No-joon and Park Cheol-soon, senior baseball players who led and shone in the history of the Korean professional baseball gathered together. The coaches, general managers, and officials of 10 teams gathered together.
Lim Chan-kyu from LG won the Best Pitcher Award, Roh Si-hwan from Hanwha, Ryu Jin-wook from NC, and Moon Dong-joo from the Rookie of the Year Award. And the Grand Prize went to "The Greatest Baseball," a JTBC baseball entertainment program.
All active players bowed their heads with gratitude to the awards given by the senior baseball players belonging to the club. Each had a different way of expressing his or her feelings, but the first sentence of his or her acceptance speech meant, "It is an honor to receive the award from the senior baseball players."
Lim Chan-kyu, who won the Best Pitcher Award, said, "I receive a lot of seniors and juniors when I come here, and I think I'm the most lacking in baseball skills. I'm grateful to the seniors who gave me this award, and it's not enough to follow in their footsteps, but I'll be a sincere and polite player, a player who greets seniors well, and a model for juniors."
Noh Si-hwan of the Best Typewriter Award said, "I am grateful to the seniors who gave me generous awards, and I am grateful to be able to receive an honorable award for the position that they have been striving for." NC Dinosaurs Ryu Jin-wook, who received the Willing Effort Award, also said, "It is an honor to receive a valuable award. I will try to win an award here next year as well."
Kim Ha-sung, who has become a proud player of the current KBO league, also received a special achievement award on the day. He won the Gold Glove in the utility category of the National League this year for his specialty utility resource and second baseman for the San Diego Padres. He is the first Korean player and the first Asian infielder to set a milestone.
"Kim Ha-sung was the first Asian infielder to win the Gold Glove (utility part), breaking the preconceived notion that it is difficult for Asian players to succeed as infielders in the Major League, and playing a role as a preacher to inform the U.S., the home of baseball, of the excellence of Korean baseball," the Ilguhoe said, explaining why he was selected as the main character of the special achievement award.
Kim Ha-sung, who challenged to advance to the Major League through posting after the 2020 season, achieved his dream of entering the big league by signing a four-year guarantee of $28 million (about 36.4 billion won) contract with San Diego. Although he struggled a little in his first year since debut, he had his best season this year, batting .266 (140 hits in 538 at-bats) with 17 home runs, 60 RBIs, 84 runs, and 38 steals with OPS.749. In defense, he also won the Gold Glove in the National League Utility category, showing top-class defense in all infield positions except for the first baseman.
However, Kim Ha-sung did not receive the special contribution award selected by the baseball world's seniors in person. Kim Ha-sung did not attend the ceremony on the day. It was because of the controversy that erupted recently. Kim Ha-sung sent a message instead, saying, "I'm sorry that I couldn't attend the meaningful event that our seniors at the Ilguhoe created. I'm sorry and grateful."
Kim Ha-sung recently filed a complaint against his junior player A on charges of blackmail. In 2021, before entering the Major League, an argument with a junior player A spread and Kim Ha-sung paid the settlement money to settle the situation. The settlement money reportedly reached 400 million won.
Since then, in his first year in the Major League, Kim Ha-sung has lived together in the United States, hiring A as a training assistant. However, he recently filed a complaint for blackmail and intimidation when A constantly demanded money and goods. Kim Ha-sung appeared at the police station on the 6th and completed the investigation of the complainant. Based on this, the police investigation has begun.
A appeared on a YouTube channel on the 7th and claimed that "Kim Ha-sung habitually assaulted him." Contrary to Kim Ha-sung's claim that the agreement was completed, he also expressed his position that he should be continuously assaulted after the agreement and receive additional settlement money.
Choi Sun-jae, a law firm that served as Kim Ha-sung's legal representative to A's claim that he habitually assaulted, issued an official statement on the afternoon of the 8th, saying, "Kim Ha-sung recently sued his junior, a former professional baseball player, on charges of racketeering and attempted racketeering, and completed a police investigation." 토토사이트
Kim Ha-sung's side said, "In 2021, the opponent threatened Kim Ha-sung by taking advantage of his military status and demanded money in the name of the settlement, and Kim Ha-sung paid the opponent on the condition that he did not directly or indirectly contact Kim Ha-sung or do any disadvantageous actions."
"Nevertheless, the opposing player repeatedly violated the agreement, such as contacting Kim Ha-sung again. In response, Kim Ha-sung filed a criminal complaint to prevent further damage, and separately, he/she proceeded with a civil lawsuit and seizure requesting a penalty for violating the agreement," he/she explained.
"Kim Ha-sung made detailed statements about the damage during the investigation of the complainant, and I think the facts will be revealed through the judgment of the investigative agency and the court," he said. "However, I would like to reiterate that it is not true that Kim Ha-sung unilaterally and habitually assaulted the opponent."
He also said, "If the opponent's claim is true, he will have to file a formal complaint against it. In this case, Kim Ha-sung will sincerely engage in the investigation and reveal his innocence, and at the same time, he will thoroughly hold the other party accountable for false accusations."
Finally, he reiterated that he would strongly deal with the act of defaming Kim Ha-sung by reporting false facts and manipulated evidence to the media, and that he would not condone but hold him responsible for civil or criminal matters if the perpetration of the player continues in the future.'
Sports Seoul at the '2023 Year of the Year Award'
Major League Baseball's San Diego Padres Kim Ha-sung is interviewing Sports Seoul at the 2023 Awards Ceremony held at the Eliena Hotel in Gangnam-gu, Seoul on the 30th.
It was to prevent second and third victims.
Kim Ha-sung (28, San Diego), who plays in the U.S. Major League Baseball (MLB), sued his junior baseball player A, saying he was threatened.
The police said on the 7th that Kim Ha-sung submitted a complaint to the Gangnam Police Station against his junior A, who played with him during the Kiwoom Heroes on charges of blackmail and attempted blackmail. Kim Ha-sung also completed the investigation of the complainant on the 6th.
As a result of his coverage of Sports Seoul, Kim Ha-sung has been under constant blackmail from A for more than two years from 2021. Kim Ha-sung and A became close when they were on the same team while playing in the KBO League. However, A caught the pod and constantly demanded money from Kim Ha-sung.
San Diego Padres second baseman Kim Ha-sung is making a high-five with Rougned Odor, who is on standby after stealing a base in the third inning with Manny Machado's timely hit. USA Today Sports, Yonhap News
The method that A threatened Kim Ha-sung was to cancel the exemption from military service due to violation of quarantine rules. Kim Ha-sung won a gold medal at the Jakarta-Palembang Asian Games in 2018 and received a military exemption. If you receive a military service exemption, you have to fill 544 hours of community service for 34 months.
Kim Ha-sung devoted his passion to youth guidance through social service activities. Then, he occasionally had a drink with A after completing his volunteer work. However, this period was during the COVID-19 pandemic, and A aimed for this point. "If you enter an entertainment establishment during the mandatory completion of volunteer work hours and violate quarantine rules, your exemption from military service will be canceled. I will inform the police, the Military Manpower Administration, and the media," he threatened.
However, as a result of this paper's confirmation with the Military Manpower Administration, the exemption is canceled only if the crime is recognized or sentenced to imprisonment or higher, according to the 'Article 33, Paragraph 10 of the Special Act'. It is not canceled just by drinking alcohol or entering an entertainment establishment.
It is also true that Kim Ha-sung faithfully filled the social service hours that had to be largely fulfilled during the period. The image of him volunteering until late at night remains as a video material.
However, Kim Ha-sung's side deposited a large amount of money that A demanded several times for fear that it would damage his career when he was about to advance to the Major League. Even with a little consideration, he did not have to respond to threats, but he did not want to leave a small flaw in front of him as a critical factor in his life.
Kim Ha-sung.
The family members were not informed either. A close aide to Kim Ha-sung, who is well aware of the whole story of the case, said, "Kim Ha-sung did not tell us that he was threatened and remitted money because his family was worried. He belatedly checked the record of hundreds of millions of won being drained in the process of filing the comprehensive income tax, and only then did he find out."
He tried to finish the fact that he was threatened by A without informing his family, but A's request was excessive and endless. Eventually, Kim Ha-sung appointed a lawyer and filed a complaint against A. This is because there are other victims who have been threatened with blackmail by A. They are also baseball players. Choi said, "There are other players who have been beaten by A." In the end, Kim Ha-sung's complaint against A is partly due to the reason that A violated the agreement not to contact him, but also to prevent second and third victims.
Major leaguer Kim Ha-sung held a press conference at the Rivera Hotel in Cheongdam-dong on the 20th to express his feelings about ending the 2023 MLB season, and also told the story of winning the Gold Glove.
One thing to point out is that assault and blackmail are separate. It is true that Kim Ha-sung had a physical fight with A while drinking at a bar in Gangnam, Seoul, two years ago. However, he skipped the assault and began threatening blackmail for violating quarantine rules. 스포츠토토
The claim that A was unilaterally and habitual assault by Kim Ha-sung on the 7th is also not true. Kim Ha-sung's legal representative announced his position the next day, on the 8th, saying, "Kim Ha-sung's habitual assault is also not true. We will proceed with further complaints for defamation." Another closest aide who has seen Kim Ha-sung for 10 years said, "I have never seen Ha-sung use violence against someone. He is a mischievous person, but he is not the one to hit anyone. He is known for his usual manners. A's claim is an absurd lie."
Kim Ha-sung, who played for the Kiwoom Heroes in the KBO League until 2020 and advanced to the Major League in 2021, became the first Asian infielder to receive the Gold Glove Award this season. He can be said to be one of the most successful baseball players in Korea. He will become a free agent after the 2024 season. The A team aimed to "damage" Kim Ha-sung's image.
Meanwhile, the process of blackmailing is expected to be completed soon. "I heard that Kim Ha-sung submitted a lot of witnesses and evidence to the investigative agency to clear the allegations made by A. I think a conclusion will be made soon," Choi said.
