PARK Wanyong

Republic of Korea
Rugby Sevens
2 Jun 1984
37
Male
1.70/5'6''

Events and Medals

Discipline Event Rank Medal
RUG Rugby Sevens Men
KOR
Republic of Korea
 12

Schedule

Change
Start Time Location Event Status
Tokyo Stadium
Men's Pool A
#M03
NZL
New Zealand
50
KOR
Republic of Korea
5
Finished
Tokyo Stadium
Men's Pool A
#M10
AUS
Australia
42
KOR
Republic of Korea
5
Finished
Tokyo Stadium
Men's Pool A
#M15
ARG
Argentina
56
KOR
Republic of Korea
0
Finished
Tokyo Stadium
Men's Placing 9-12
#M19
IRL
Ireland
31
KOR
Republic of Korea
0
Finished
Tokyo Stadium
Men's Placing 11-12
#M27
KOR
Republic of Korea
19
JPN
Japan
31
Finished

Biographical Information

Highlights

:
World Rugby Sevens Series
RankEventYearLocation
17Men2020

World Rugby Sevens Series - USA
RankEventYearLocation
16Men2020Las Vegas, NV, USA
:
Athlete
:
Korea University, Seoul, KOR
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Korean
:
Seo Chunoh [national], KOR; Charles Louw [national], RSA
:
Back (home.kepco.co.kr, 10 Oct 2019)
:
He has represented the Republic of Korea in rugby union [15-a-side], and has played the sport for Korea Electric Power Corporation [KEPCO] in the Korean Rugby League. (rugby.or.kr, 02 May 2007; home.kepco.co.kr, 10 Oct 2019; news.kmib.co.kr, 26 Mar 2020)
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He began playing rugby in grade seven at Namsung Middle School in Cheongju, Republic of Korea. (stoo.asiae.co.kr, 25 Mar 2020; rugby.or.kr, 02 May 2007)
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His physical education teacher recognised his athletic ability and encouraged him to join the rugby team. (rugby.or.kr, 02 May 2007)
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To win a medal at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. (hankookilbo.com, 04 Feb 2020; stoo.asiae.co.kr, 25 Mar 2020; sports.khan.co.kr, 02 Jan 2020)
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Qualifying for the 2020 Olympic Games. (hankookilbo.com, 04 Feb 2020)
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She always wears a scrum cap during a match. "I don't know how much it helps to prevent injuries, but psychologically I feel relieved in a cap during the match." (Korea Rugby Research Institute Naver blog, 30 Nov 2019)
:
"Think positively." (home.kepco.co.kr, 10 Oct 2019)

General Interest

General
INTERNATIONAL RETIREMENT AND RETURN
He announced his retirement from international competition after winning a bronze medal at the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon, Republic of Korea. He began working as an office worker at Korea Electric Power Corporation [KEPCO] in the Republic of Korea during his time away from the sport. In July 2019 he announced his return to international competition with a view to competing at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo and promoting the sport in the Republic of Korea. "[National] head coach Seo Chunoh persuaded me to return by emphasising that the team needs a veteran player. I felt sorry and thankful for my wife as we also had to postpone starting a family following the postponement of the 2020 Olympic Games. The 2020 Olympics is a once-in-a-lifetime chance for me." (news.kmib.co.kr, 09 Mar 2021; news.kmib.co.kr, 26 Mar 2020; Korea Rugby Research Institute Naver blog, 30 Nov 2019)

Legend
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Gold Medal Event
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Silver Medal Event
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Bronze Medal Event
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