Shin Ji-a and Lee Hae-in Prepare for Free Skate at the Winter Olympics
Milan, Italy – The spotlight shines on South Korean figure skaters Shin Ji-a and Lee Hae-in as they prepare to compete in the free skate portion of the women’s singles event at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. Following impressive performances in Tuesday’s short program, both athletes are aiming to make their mark on the international stage.
Short Program Results Fuel Olympic Dreams
Lee Hae-in delivered a season-best performance, securing ninth place with a score of 70.07 points. Shin Ji-a wasn’t far behind, finishing in 14th place with 65.66 points. These results position them well as they head into the crucial free skate competition. The pressure is on as they strive to follow in the footsteps of Kim Yu-na, South Korea’s only Olympic medalist in women’s singles figure skating, who claimed gold in 2010 and silver in 2014.
South Korea’s Curling Team Faces Final Round-Robin Match
Beyond the ice rink, South Korea’s women’s curling team is gearing up for their final round-robin match against Canada. The outcome of this game will be critical as they vie for a spot in the semifinals. Only the top four nations from the round-robin phase will advance, making every point crucial. Curling continues to gain popularity globally, as highlighted by the World Curling Federation.
IOC Athletes’ Commission Election: A South Korean Bid
The Winter Olympics also feature off-ice competition, with the election results for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Athletes’ Commission set to be announced on Thursday. Won Yun-jong, a silver medalist in bobsleigh at the 2018 Winter Olympics, is hoping to become the third South Korean member of the commission. He follows in the footsteps of taekwondo champion Moon Dae-sung and Ryu Seung-min, the current Korean Sport & Olympic Committee President and former table tennis gold medalist.
IOC Athletes’ Commission members serve an eight-year term and enjoy the same rights as other IOC members, providing a vital voice for athletes within the Olympic movement. The International Olympic Committee website provides further details on the commission and its role.
Looking Ahead
As the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics continue, all eyes will be on Shin Ji-a, Lee Hae-in, and the South Korean curling team as they strive for Olympic glory. The nation’s hopes rest on their shoulders as they compete against the world’s best athletes.
