Dominates the 3rd Herald Economy–Korea Herald National Wrestling Championship

Three first-place, three second-place, and three third-place finishes across individual events

Wrestler LEE Yoo-jun named MVP and selected for the national team

[April 25, 2025]

<YU Wrestling Team claims the overall title at the 3rd Herald Economy–Korea Herald National Wrestling Championship.>

Yeungnam University (President CHOI Oe-chool) has once again demonstrated its dominance on the national stage, securing the overall team championship at the 3rd Herald Economy–Korea Herald National Wrestling Championship held in Jangheung-gun, Jeollanam-do, on April 14. This latest victory follows their team title win at the 43rd President’s Cup National Wrestling Championship in March, marking two consecutive national championships.

YU wrestlers showcased outstanding performance across all weight classes, earning a total of nine medals. Gold medals went to KIM Joo-young (1st year, Department of Adapted Physical Education) in the 74kg category, LEE Yoo-jun (2nd year, Department of Adapted Physical Education) in the 92kg category, and HA Yoon-ho (4th year, Department of Adapted Physical Education) in the 125kg category. Among them, LEE Yoo-jun delivered dominant performances throughout the tournament and was honored with the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award. Silver medals were earned by SHIN Chae-hwan (4th year, Department of Physical Education) in the 57kg category, MOON Hae-min (3rd year, Department of Adapted Physical Education) in the 70kg category, and YOO Jae-hyung (3rd year, Department of Physical Education) in the 79kg category, each reaching the finals after intense bouts. Bronze medals went to GO Jung-yeon (2nd year, Department of Adapted Physical Education) in the 65kg category, HWANG Dong-jin (4th year, Department of Physical Education) in the 86kg category, and KOO Min-joon (3rd year, Department of Physical Education) in the 97kg category. 

Head Coach KIM Ik-hee received the Coaching Excellence Award for his leadership and training strategy. He was highly praised for personally guiding the team from early morning to late-night sessions to maximize athlete performance. Assistant Coach HAN Hyun-soo, who also competed in the 125kg freestyle category for the senior division, defeated top contender KIM Min-seo of the Korea Armed Forces Athletic Corps to win a gold medal, proving his dual role as an elite coach and active athlete.

Meanwhile, MVP awardee LEE Yoo-jun has been selected to represent South Korea at the U20 Asian Junior Wrestling Championships, scheduled for July in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Expectations are high for his performance on the international stage.