Ko Gwang-man, Senior Vice President of Yeoju Disabled Sports Council, Receives Presidential Commendation for Promoting Disabled Sports

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Eom In-yong] Ko Gwang-man, Senior Vice President of the Yeoju Disabled Sports Council, received the Presidential Commendation for "Disabled Sports Excellence" under the Sports Excellence in Korea award for his contributions to the development of disabled sports.

Yeoju City announced on the 24th that Ko Gwang-man, the Senior Vice President, received the Sports Excellence in Korea award at the "2025 Sports Development Award Ceremony and the 63rd Sports Excellence in Korea Award Presentation" held on the 21st at the Westin Chosun Seoul in Jung-gu, Seoul.

The Sports Excellence in Korea award is given to those with contributions to the development and promotion of national sports. This year, nine recipients including athletes and coaches were selected across seven categories, and award certificates and prize money were presented to the recipients.

Since 2019 as an advisory member of the Yeoju Disabled Sports Council and since 2023 as Senior Vice President, Ko has hosted the Harmony Sports Festival, contributing to expanding participation opportunities for disabled athletes and fostering a sports culture where disabled and non-disabled people participate together. In March 2025, he assumed office as the 8th Chairman of the Korea Disabled Archery Association, earning recognition as a figure contributing to regional sports development by promoting disabled sports and attracting the National Disabled Archery Championship.

Senior Vice President Ko stated, "This award is not a personal honor but the result of collective efforts made by executives and members of the Yeoju Disabled Sports Council, affiliated organizations, and disabled athletes," and added, "I will continue to work toward creating a better environment for disabled sports."

Yeoju Mayor Yi Chung-woo said, "I sincerely congratulate Senior Vice President Ko on this honor, and this award represents an important achievement in the development of disabled sports in Yeoju City," and added, "Yeoju City will continue to make efforts to promote disabled sports."