Kim Yeon-kyung's last dance reality?

Kim Yeon-koung (36) of Heungkuk Life Insurance, who won three points dramatically to save her unified victory for the first time in 17 years. Then, is there any change in her next season.

Heungkuk Life Insurance won 3-0 (25-22, 27-25, 25-20) in an away game against Hyundai Engineering & Construction in the sixth round of the Dodram 2023-2024 V-League at Suwon Indoor Gymnasium on the 12th.

Heungkuk Life Insurance healed the shock loss against Pepper Savings Bank on the 8th and continued its glimmer of hope for the top spot in the regular league. It recorded 27 wins and 8 losses (76 points) in the season, narrowing the gap with Hyundai Engineering & Construction to one point. It properly poured cold water on Hyundai Engineering & Construction, which was aiming for a home victory.

Kim Yeon-koung, who scored 16 points (45.45%, attack success rate) the second-largest in her team, told numerous reporters after the match, "I guess everyone came to cover Hyundai Engineering & Construction," adding, "I was shocked since the last Pepper Savings Bank match, and the atmosphere was so bad, but I thought today's match was important. If I lose, I knew that Hyundai Engineering & Construction will secure the top spot. I was concentrating because I was going to meet them in spring volleyball, but I got three points."

On this day, Heungkuk Life's attack distribution was ideal for the first time in a long time. With 21 points for Willow, 16 points for Kim Yeon-koung and 14 points for Raina, the triangle formation's even attack served as the driving force for victory.

"It would have been great if we continue as we did today, but it's not that easy," Kim said. "All the players did well in their respective positions in today's match, and Kim Soo-ji made a deuce block. I will be nervous when I go to the playoffs and the championship game, so I will talk with the players about how to overcome that."

"I had a hard time recovering from the previous defeat. It was also difficult on the way to the accommodation. The next day's training was not very good, but the coach pushed me to work hard. I told the players that I need to show them this game while thinking about the game and reflecting on it, but I'm glad they showed it well today," he added.

He also didn't forget to greet the away fans who contributed to the crowd. Kim Yeon-kyung said, "At first, I was confused because there weren't many spectators, but everyone came after work. I saw more of our fans, and I felt more encouraged. You cheered me on and I feel really good to show you the results."

Heungkuk Life Insurance suffered a shock 1-3 defeat against Pepper Savings Bank in the enemy territory on the 8th. The next day, Hyundai Engineering & Construction defeated IBK Industrial Bank 3-0, virtually eliminating its hope for No. 1 ranking in the regular league. However, Hyundai Engineering & Construction, which aimed to win at home on the day, regained the lead by garnering three valuable points.

Of course, Hyundai Engineering & Construction is still in an advantageous position, but if Heungkuk Life Insurance beats GS Caltex at home on the 15th, Hyundai E&C will have no choice but to go on an away road to Gwangju on the 16th under great pressure. In particular, if Hyundai E&C wins three points against GS Caltex, it must win three points to go directly to the championship game.

"We have to play first, so it's important to play well. Being good means not only winning, but also bringing in three points. That way, you have more chances," Kim said. "We have to do our best to win and bring in three points. Pepper Savings Bank, including Yasmin and Park Jeong-ah, was in good condition." 스포츠중계

Kim, who returned to Korea in the 2020-2021 season after a long overseas career, has yet to win the trophy. She ranked second in the regular season in the first season, advanced to the championship game through the playoffs, and lost to GS Caltex with three losses. She went straight to the championship game as the top in the regular season in the 2022-2023 season, but fell victim to the Korea Expressway Corporation's miracle upset victory. Kim had originally planned to retire after the end of last season, but decided to extend her active career to win the championship.

In the 2023-2024 season, 36 games will be completed per team. "I feel physically tired. I feel a bit more tired now that I am at the end. But this is an excuse, not a relaxed one," Kim said. "We have one more game left, and it is important to maintain good condition regardless of whether it is a playoff or a championship game."

The female volleyball court picked up three points on the previous day, saving her victory for the first time in 17 years since the 2006-2007 season. Will there be any change in her next season? "I am thinking about it. I will not comment yet," Kim said.

Men's Volleyball Hyundai Capital Choi Min-ho

Hyundai Capital, which was struggling at the bottom, will confirm spring volleyball if it wins the final match on the 15th

For Choi Min-ho (35), a franchise star of men's volleyball Hyundai Capital, the 2023-2024 season is a season that leaves a lot of regret.

It's not just because I didn't get good results. It's because I think I put all my energy into the court and didn't show my best performance.

Therefore, the game of overpowering Woori Card 3-1 at Cheonan Yu Gwan-soon Gymnasium on the 12th will become more valuable to him.

Choi said after the game, "It was a really important game. The chances of going to spring volleyball increased, and the players worked so hard."

Hyundai Capital, which finished "rebuilding" last season and went up to the championship game, declared its recapture of the top this season.

When I opened the lid, the result was less than expected.

For the first time since its inception, it has lost five consecutive games, and it was the worst start to the second round with 2 wins and 10 losses.

In the end, former coach Choi Tae-woong was relieved of the baton in the middle of the season, and coach Jin Soon-ki took over as the acting coach and took care of the team.

After turning the halfway point, Hyundai Capital succeeded in changing the atmosphere.

Both the fourth and fifth rounds performed well with 4 wins and 2 losses, and as of the sixth round, they have maintained their upward trend with 4 wins and 1 loss.

Hyundai Capital, which is currently in fourth place, will get a semi-playoff ticket as long as it wins the match against the third-place OK Financial Group on the 15th, regardless of points.

Inside the club, there is no strong player in men's volleyball this season, so if the current rise is maintained, it is worth trying in the postseason.

Choi Min-ho's blame is directed at the first half of his performance, which seemed to be possessed.

Choi Min-ho said, "Until the middle of the season, the performance did not fit the name of 'Hyundai'. I regret that the players should not have shown such performance."

What matters is what's ahead.

Veteran Choi Min-ho was faithful to the role of comforting his juniors with Yeo Oh-hyun, Moon Sung-min, and Park Sang-ha when the team was in trouble.

As he suffered from the change of coach in the middle of the season, if he goes to volleyball in the spring at least, he can relieve his heart's burden a little.

"Even now, I tell my juniors that I forget about the past and the future is important," Choi said. "We need to learn from our past mistakes and become a stronger team." 스포츠토토

He knows it's useless to be determined simply by training.

Choi Min-ho said, "We need to show that on the field as well. We have one game left with OK Financial Group, and we will work together to have a good game so that we don't have any regrets."

Hwang Hee-chan, how did you feel after losing the Asian Cup

Hwang Hee-chan expressed his feelings about ending the Asian Cup.

On the 9th, Hwang Hee-chan posted a message on his personal account, saying, "I sincerely thank the players who played hard during the tournament and the staff who worked really hard for them."

"I wanted to show you a good performance as a result of the victory, but I don't think I was able to be of much help at the most important moment," he said, expressing regret, "I felt a great sense of responsibility and thought a lot about it."

"It was a great honor to play as a national team player with the national flag once again, so I did my best at every moment," he said. "Thank you for your support and love during the Asian Cup." 스포츠토토

The photo released together shows Hwang Hee-chan at the site of the 2023 AFC Qatar Asian Cup, which has been held in Qatar since the 13th of last month.

Earlier, Hwang Hee-chan participated in the semifinal match against Jordan on the 7th as the South Korean national team, and was completely defeated 2-0.

At the time of the game, Hwang Hee-chan started, but failed to make any effective shots, and in an interview after the game, he said, "My muscles have actually been bad since yesterday's training," indicating that he played in poor physical condition.

Paris Olympic Medal with 'Epel Tower Steel Sculpture' Unveiled

What makes this medal unique is that it features a hexagonal Eiffel Tower piece of iron symbolizing France on the back.

The medals for the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics and Paralympics have been unveiled. It is a unique medal with an iron sculpture of the Eiffel Tower, a representative symbol of Paris, France.

On the 8th, local time, the Paris Olympic Organizing Committee unveiled the Olympic medal designed by French luxury jewelry brand Choume.

On the front of the Olympic medal, Niche, the goddess of victory with her wings in the center, was engraved on the front of the Olympic medal, flying from the Panatinaico Stadium in Greece according to IOC regulations.

On the surface of the medal, steel, which was used as a material for the Eiffel Tower, was cut into hexagonal shapes representing the shape of the French land. The Eiffel Tower Management Association received about 91 kilograms of steel used on the Eiffel Tower, which was removed and stored during the renovation and repair of the Eiffel Tower, and put it in the medal.

Unlike the approximately 36,600 medals awarded after the 1896 Athens Olympics, the first modern Olympic Games, the latest medals have a different meaning from those given to Paris and the French symbol, the Eiffel Tower, according to the organizing committee.

Unlike the approximately 36,600 medals awarded after the 1896 Athens Olympics, the first modern Olympic Games, the organizing committee explained that this medal has a different meaning because it contains the Eiffel Tower, the symbol of Paris and France.

"Going home with a medal also means taking a piece of history home," said Martin Purkad, chairman of the Athletes' Commission. "I wanted the players to keep a small piece of France in their hearts."

The athletes also shared their feelings after winning the Olympic medal. According to the Olympic website, five-time Olympic biathlete Martin Purkad said, "The design of the Paris 2024 medal reflects the athletes' wishes," adding, "This medal contains three key inspirations. Hexagon, French influence, and a medal that looks like a gem."

"As a Frenchman, this medal shows pride," said Beatrice S, a para-athlete with 20 gold medals in the Paralympics. "It symbolizes victory, but it is also a jewel. If French athletes win this medal back home, it will be all the more valuable."

"The historic heritage, emblazoned with the emblem of the Paris 2024 Games, is located in the center of the medal, and elegantly harmonizes with the three colors of gold, silver and bronze to create a two-tone effect," said an organizing committee official.

The historic legacy, which has the emblem of the Paris 2024 Games, is located in the center of the medal, and it combines gracefully with the three colors of gold, silver and bronze to create a two-tone effect, an organizing committee official said. "These rays, which look like they are not sculpted but painted with brushes, give the medal a sense of stability and light that is far from soft."

Olympic and Paralympic medals will have their names on the edges. Olympic medals will have their names engraved in French, and Paralympic medals in English. These are official languages of the International Olympic Committee and the International Paralympic Committee, respectively, the committee said.

The 2024 Paris Olympics will kick off with the opening ceremony on July 26. The first medal will be awarded on the men's 10-m rifle shooting podium on July 27, a day after the opening ceremony. 스포츠토토

After Son Heung-min, Kim Min-jae also Bowed his Head

Following Son Heung-min, Kim Min-jae bowed his head. Kim Min-jae, who failed to win the Asian Cup and returned to his team, apologized to fans.

Kim Min-jae apologized for not winning the 2023 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup, saying on his social networking service (SNS) account on the 9th, "I'm sorry and grateful to the players, the coaching staff, and the fans who always supported us during the long tournament. We didn't get the results that everyone wanted. I'm sorry that we couldn't show you as good as the fans supported us."

Kim Min-jae then said, "As a player who plays for the national team, I feel a great responsibility and I feel like I have to improve the more I play for the national team. I will try to produce as many results as you support me. Thank you for your support during the tournament." He also feels a great responsibility and thanked his fans for supporting him during the Asian Cup.

Earlier, Son Heung-min apologized through SNS, and Kim Min-jae bowed his head to the fans. Son Heung-min said, "As we played the Asian Cup, which many people had been looking forward to, we were too late to say thank you because we were all focused on the game." Son Heung-min said, "I felt heavy and sad to come back to London after the game, but I arrived safely. I think I wasn't good enough as captain and I didn't lead the team well," adding, "I was so proud to be a Korean soccer player because you showed so much love and support despite this situation. Thank you and I'm sorry."

The South Korean national soccer team, led by head coach Jurgen Klinsmann, lost 0-2 in the semi-final of the 2023 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Qatar Asian Cup against Jordan at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Alayan, Qatar on the 7th.

It was a shocking loss. Korea is ranked 23rd in the FIFA rankings, while Jordan is ranked 87th. Korea kneeled down after a gruesome match against a team that is 64 notches above the FIFA rankings. After finishing the first half with 0-0, Korea allowed Yazan Alnaimat to score the first goal in the eighth minute of the second half, and presented an additional goal to Jordan's ace Moussa Altamari in the 21st minute of the second half. The Klinsmann who was aiming for the championship ended the Asian Cup schedule with 0-2 complete defeat.

Klinsmann's performance in the match against Jordan was the worst that Korea had ever played in this tournament. Korea had no offensive development at all, and its high defense line became a good prey for the opponent. The defense without Kim Min-jae collapsed like a fall leaf. There was no defense cover for the third line at all, and there was no player who could block the large back space because Kim Min-jae was out.

In particular, it was noticeable that there was no attempt at a single effective shot. Despite the fact that South Korea has the highest level of offense among the Asian Cup participating teams, including Son Heung-min, Lee Kang-in and Hwang Hee-chan, it failed to record any effective shots against Jordan.

In defense, Kim Min-jae's absence was felt significantly. Kim Min-jae, who received the first yellow card of the tournament against Bahrain in the first round of the group qualifying round, received the second warning against Australia in the last quarterfinal, and was unable to play in the match against Jordan due to accumulated warnings. Instead, Kim Min-jae sat in the stands and watched the game.

The team failed to resolve its 64-year wait to win the Asian Cup. This time, the Korean team is called the "golden generation," and was expected to resolve Korea's disappointment that it had not won the Asian Cup for 64 years since 1960. However, the Korean team, which was shaken from the group stage, showed its problems even after entering the tournament, and was eventually eliminated in the semifinals.

Kim Min-jae started every game except the match against Jordan in the semifinals and took charge of his team's defense. He covered the team's defense space based on his strengths, high speed and one-on-one defense capabilities, and blocked opponents by banking on his outstanding ability to compete. Without Kim Min-jae, chances are high that there would have been more critical scenes or situations that could have led to losing points.

However, Kim failed to prevent Korea from being eliminated from the Asian Cup. What's more, Kim returned to his team Bayern Munich after finishing the tournament lonesomely without participating in Korea's last Asian Cup match. According to the Korea Football Association, all European players except Hwang In-beom returned to their teams there. Son Heung-min, Lee Kang-in, Hwang Hee-chan, and Lee Jae-sung, as well as Kim Min-jae immediately boarded the plane to Munich.

Munich announced Kim's return through its official website and social networking service (SNS) on Wednesday. "Kim Min-jae is back in Munich. Welcome back. Kim Min-jae, who was participating in the Asian Cup with the Korean national soccer team, returned to Munich on Wednesday afternoon. After returning to Munich, Kim finished his private training session at the club's training center," he said.

Kim Min-jae's video was uploaded on Munich SNS. In the video, Kim Min-jae was riding a cycle and talked with an employee who filmed the video. A Munich official said, "Welcome back, Kim Min-jae. I'm glad to meet you." Kim Min-jae also smiled and said, "Right, I'm back. See you on Saturday." 스포츠토토

Given Kim Min-jae's remarks to see him on Saturday, Kim Min-jae is expected to be available for the weekend's match against Leverkusen.

Bild, a leading German magazine, said, "Korea's elimination from the Asian Cup is bad news for Kim Min-jae, but good news for Munich. Kim will be able to play in Germany's Bundesliga match against Leverkusen over the weekend. After resting in the Asian Cup semifinals due to accumulated warnings, Kim can return in time for the league match against Leverkusen."