MOON Hae-min Named MVP; Coach HAN Hyun-soo Receives Coaching Award

Team Earns 2 Gold, 3 Silver, and 3 Bronze Medals

[April 4, 2025]

 Yeungnam University (President CHOI Oe-chool) claimed the overall team championship at the 43rd President’s Cup National Wrestling Championship, held from March 18 to 20, 2025, in Cheorwon, Gangwon-do. The tournament is a prestigious event featuring top collegiate wrestling teams from across the country. YU’s wrestling team delivered outstanding performances amid intense competition, achieving a remarkable feat.

YU’s wrestling team secured a total of eight medals—2 gold, 3 silver, and 3 bronze—to take home the overall team title. Notably, MOON Hae-min (junior, Department of Adapted Physical Education), competing in the 65kg freestyle category, was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player. He defeated an opponent from Dong-A University 8-5 in the semifinals and edged out a Korea National Sport University wrestler 5-4 in a thrilling final. In the 79kg division, YOO Je-hyeong (junior, Department of Physical Education) staged a dramatic comeback in the final. With the score tied 1-1 against a Dong-A University wrestler, YOO executed a successful takedown with just 10 seconds left, securing the gold medal.

 Additional medals were won by PARK Hyun-min (61kg), HWANG Dong-jin (86kg, senior, Department of Physical Education), and LEE Yoo-jun (92kg, sophomore, Department of Adapted Physical Education), who each claimed silver. Bronze medals were earned by SHIN Chae-hwan (57kg, senior, Department of Physical Education), KO Jung-yeon (70kg, sophomore, Department of Adapted Physical Education), and HA Yoon-ho (125kg, senior, Department of Adapted Physical Education), showcasing YU's depth and competitive strength.

Coach HAN Hyun-soo was awarded the Coaching Award in recognition of his dedication and leadership in maximizing the athletes’ performance. Alongside Head Coach KIM Ik-hee, HAN led rigorous training sessions from early morning through late at night, playing a pivotal role in elevating the team’s overall capabilities.

Head Coach KIM Ik-hee shared his thoughts, saying, “Our athletes gave their all, balancing early-morning training with their academic responsibilities. This result is the fruit of their hard work and determination. We will continue to strive for greater achievements and further growth for the YU wrestling team.”