Related Research Articles
North Korea competed as the Democratic People's Republic of Korea at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. It was the nation's first appearance in twelve years at the Summer Games due to its boycotting the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California and the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul. 64 competitors, 36 men and 28 women, took part in 53 events in 12 sports.
North Korea participated at the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou, China.
Choi Kyung-hee is a South Korean former basketball player who competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics and in the 1988 Summer Olympics.
Wang Ok-gyong is a North Korean synchronized swimmer who competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics.
Ri Mi-gyong is a North Korean table tennis player. She competed for North Korea at the 2012 Summer Olympics in the women's team event. She competed in the same event at the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Kyung-hee, also spelled Kyong-hui or Gyong-hui, is a Korean unisex given name. The meaning differs based on the hanja used to write each syllable of the name. There are 54 hanja with the reading "kyung" and 25 hanja with the reading "hee" on the South Korean government's official list of hanja which may be registered for use in given names. Kyung-hee was the ninth-most popular name for baby girls in South Korea in 1950, rising to third place by 1960.
Kim Hye-gyong is a North Korean long-distance runner.
Ri Un-gyong is a North Korean former football midfielder who played for the North Korea women's national football team at the 2008 Summer Olympics. At the club level, she played for Wolmido.
Ri Ye-gyong is a North Korean football midfielder who played for the North Korea women's national football team at the 2012 Summer Olympics. At the club level, she played for Amrokkang.
Li Gyong-hui is a retired North Korean rhythmic gymnast and, after her defection, South Korean gymnastic coach.
Choi Yun-hui is a South Korean swimmer who served as the 2nd Vice Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism under President Moon Jae-in from 2019 to 2020. She is the first woman and second professional sports player to become deputy head of the Ministry or of its preceding agencies. She competed in two events at the 1984 Summer Olympics.
Mun Gyong-ae is a North Korean long-distance runner. She competed in the women's marathon at the 1992 Summer Olympics.
Choi Gyeong-hui is a South Korean long-distance runner. She competed in the women's marathon at the 2004 Summer Olympics.
Ri Kyong-hui or Li Gyong-hui is a former North Korean female cross-country skier. She competed at the 1992 Winter Olympics representing North Korea.
Choi Jung-hui is a South Korean speed skater. She competed in three events at the 1972 Winter Olympics.
Six women's teams competed in basketball at the 1984 Summer Olympics.
Choi Don-hui is a South Korean volleyball player. She competed in the women's tournament at the 1964 Summer Olympics.
Pak Gyong-sil was a North Korean gymnast. She competed in six events at the 1992 Summer Olympics. She is known for introducing the Pak salto.
Han Gyong-si is a North Korean weightlifter. He competed at the 1976 Summer Olympics and the 1980 Summer Olympics. At the 1980 Summer Olympics, he won the bronze medal in the flyweight event.
Kim Gyong-ho is a North Korean sports shooter. He competed at the 1976 Summer Olympics and the 1980 Summer Olympics.
References
- ↑ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Choi Gyong-Hui". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 3 December 2016. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
