이장우 대전시장은 8일 오전 시청에서 대전 펜싱의 저력으로 파리올림픽 무대에서 세계를 제패하고 돌아온 대전시청 펜싱팀 소속 오상욱․박상원 선수를 만나 격려했다.
접견에 앞서 200여 명의 시청 직원들은 두 선수 도착시간에 맞춰 시청을 방문한 시민들과 함께 시청 로비에 모여 미리 준비한 환영 현수막 등을 펼치고 깜짝 환영 행사도 펼쳤다.
이장우 대전시장은 “오상욱, 박상원 선수가 이룬 성취는 대전시민의 명예고 긍지가 됐다. 선수들의 성취에 소홀함이 없도록 두 선수에 대한 포상을 검토할 것”이라고 말했다.
이어 “우송대 펜싱부가 창단되면서 고교에서 대학 그리고 실업팀까지 연결되는 체육 시스템이 갖춰졌다”라며 “대전시는 2027 하계세계대학경기를 목표로 펜싱체육관 조성을 준비해 왔다. 파리올림픽에서 금메달을 따면 오상욱체육관으로 명명하겠다고 약속했는데 그 약속이 이뤄질 수 있게 돼서 기쁘다”라고 덧붙였다.
박상원 선수도 “첫 올림픽이었는데 성장할 수 있는 계기였다. 늦은 시간까지 응원해 주셔서 감사하다. 저 역시 성심당을 뛰어 넘어 박상원체육관을 지을 수 있도록 커리어를 열심히 쌓겠다”라고 답했다.
박상원 선수는 사브르 남자단체전에서 세계 최상위 선수들을 대상으로 펄펄 날며 단체전 올림픽 3연패 달성을 견인했다.
오상욱 선수와 박상원 선수는 9일 개막하는 “2024 대전 0시 축제” 개막행사에도 참여할 예정이다.
*아래는 위 기사를 '구글 번역'으로 번역한 영문 기사의 [전문]입니다. '구글번역'은 이해도를 높이기를 위해 노력하고 있습니다. 영문 번역에 오류가 있을 수 있음을 전제로 합니다.<*The following is [the full text] of the English article translated by 'Google Translate'. 'Google Translate' is working hard to improve understanding. It is assumed that there may be errors in the English translation.>
Daejeon Fencing’s Pride, Oh Sang-wook and Park Sang-won ‘Return in Glory’
On the morning of the 8th, Daejeon Mayor Lee Jang-woo met with Oh Sang-wook and Park Sang-won, members of the Daejeon City Hall fencing team, who returned from the Paris Olympics after conquering the world with the power of Daejeon fencing, at City Hall and encouraged them.
Ahead of the meeting, about 200 City Hall employees gathered in the City Hall lobby with citizens who visited City Hall at the time of the two athletes’ arrival, unfurled welcoming banners prepared in advance, and held a surprise welcoming event.
The mayor presented the athletes with hats and T-shirts, which are Daejeon 0:00 Festival goods, and the athletes presented the mayor with fencing swords they used at the Paris Olympics with their autographs.
Daejeon Mayor Lee Jang-woo said, “The achievements of Oh Sang-wook and Park Sang-won have become the honor and pride of Daejeon citizens. We will review rewards for the two athletes so that their achievements are not neglected.”
He continued, “With the establishment of the Woosong University Fencing Team, a sports system that connects high schools, universities, and professional teams has been established.” He added, “Daejeon City has been preparing to build a fencing gymnasium with the goal of hosting the 2027 Summer World University Games. I promised to name it Oh Sang-wook Gymnasium if I win a gold medal at the Paris Olympics, and I am glad that that promise has been fulfilled.”
Oh Sang-wook emphasized, “I felt a heavy burden about being told to build Oh Sang-wook Gymnasium, but I was able to achieve good results with that strength. Daejeon is my home. I feel good about being able to make a name for myself in such a place, and I will become a player who surpasses Seongsimdang in the future.”
Park Sang-won also responded, “It was my first Olympics, but it was an opportunity for me to grow. I am grateful for the support that came late into the night. I will also work hard to build my career so that I can surpass Seongsimdang and build Park Sang-won Gymnasium.”
Meanwhile, Oh Sang-wook achieved a Grand Slam by winning the gold medal in the individual event at the Paris Olympics, becoming the first South Korean to win four competitions, including the World Championships, Asian Championships, and Asian Games.
Park Sang-won led the team to three consecutive Olympic gold medals in the men's sabre team event, outperforming the world's top players.
Oh Sang-wook and Park Sang-won are also scheduled to participate in the opening ceremony of the "2024 Daejeon 0:00 Festival" that opens on the 9th. <저작권자 ⓒ 브레이크뉴스대전충청 무단전재 및 재배포 금지>
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