Choi Kyoung-sik

Choi Kyoung-sik (Korean: 최경식, born 24 September 1966[4]) is a South Korean para table tennis coach and former player. He has won five medals in three Paralympic Games (2000, 2004, and 2008).[5]

Choi Kyoung-sik
Personal information
Born (1966-09-24) September 24, 1966
Changnyeong County,[1] South Gyeongsang, South Korea
Playing styleRight-handed shakehand grip
Disability class4
Highest ranking1 (October 2002)[2]
Height178 cm (5 ft 10 in)[1]
Weight75 kg (165 lb)[1]
Choi Kyoung-sik
Hangul
Revised RomanizationChoe Gyeongsik
McCune–ReischauerCh'oe Kyŏngsik

He has been coaching the national team since his retirement.[6]

References

  1. "최경식 (Kyoung Sik Choi)". Naver (in Korean). Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  2. "Choi Kyoung Sik Ranking History". ITTF. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  3. "IPTTF Profile - Choi Kyoung Sik". International Para Table Tennis Federation. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  4. "아시아선수권대회 국가별 참가선수명단". Daum (in Korean). 31 October 2007. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  5. "Kyoung Sik Choi". International Paralympic Committee. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  6. Han Insu (5 September 2016). "탁구는 한국 장애인스포츠 최고 '효자종목' 패럴림픽 개봉박두!". The Ping Pong (in Korean). Retrieved 2 February 2020.


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