2 more Olympians named goodwill ambassadors for Incheon Asian Games

By Park Sae-jin Posted : July 15, 2014, 16:52 Updated : July 15, 2014, 16:52

 

Two gold medalists at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, were named goodwill ambassadors for the upcoming Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea, Monday.

They are Lee Sang-hwa, who won her second straight gold medal in the women's 500 meters, and Park Seung-hi, winner of three medals in short track - gold medals in the 1,000m relay and 3,000-meter relay, and the bronze in the 500 meters.

Previously, other star athletes were named publicity envoys for the Games. They include Choi Kyoung-ju, a PGA Tour veteran; Choo Shin-soo, an outfielder of the MLB Texas Rangers; Park Tae-hwan, a gold medalist swimmer at the 2008 Beijing Olympics; Lee Bong-joo, silver medallist in the marathon at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics; Son Yeon-jae, a popular female rhythmic gymnast who placed fifth in the individual all-around at the 2012 London Olympics; and Lee Si-young, a well-known actress and female amateur boxer.

The Asian Games will be held in Incheon, west of Seoul, from Sept. 19 through Oct. 4.
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