South Korean wheelchair tennis player Lim Ho-won received an official reward from Korea Sports
Lim Ho-won Receives Silver Medal Reward from Korea Sports Leisure Following Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games
South Korean wheelchair tennis player Lim Ho-won received an official reward from Korea Sports Leisure on October 29, 2026, for winning a silver medal in the men’s doubles event at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games.
The prize-awarding ceremony took place in the fifth-floor grand conference room at the company’s headquarters in Songpa-gu, Seoul. Korea Sports Leisure CEO Kim Dae-uk and other sports division officials attended the event to celebrate the athlete’s performance and encourage his ongoing efforts representing South Korea on the international stage.
Reflecting on the Podium and Past Successes
Born in 1998, Lim serves as a core player for the Sports Toto wheelchair tennis team and stands as a primary representative of the nation’s disability sports community. At the previous 2022 Hangzhou Asian Para Games, he captured a gold medal in the men’s doubles competition. Entering the Aichi-Nagoya tournament, he sought to defend his title for a second consecutive time. Although he settled for the silver medal this time.
Reflecting on the outcome, Lim expressed gratitude toward his coach, teammates, and corporate backers. “I am grateful to my coach, teammates, and the company that always supports and cheers for me, enabling me to achieve good results in major competitions,” Lim stated. He added that despite personal disappointment with the final result, he intends to use the experience as a foundation to work harder and serve as an example for others in disability sports.
Korea Sports Leisure CEO Praises Silver Medalist Lim Ho-Won
Korea Sports Leisure operates as the entrusted operator of Sports Toto sports promotion lottery tickets, which are issued by the Seoul Olympic Memorial National Sports Promotion Foundation. The organization directly manages the Sports Toto wheelchair tennis team.
During the ceremony, CEO Kim Dae-uk praised the athlete’s dedication. “I sincerely congratulate and thank Lim Ho-won for winning a valuable silver medal at the Asian Para Games,” Kim said. He emphasized that the company appreciates the passion and effort that elevated the international stature of both South Korea and Korea Sports Leisure. Leadership affirmed that the organization will maintain wholehearted support to allow athletes to focus entirely on training and competition with pride.