Kim Min-chan

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Kim Min-chan
Born (1987-02-26) February 26, 1987 (age 36)
Team
Curling club Uiseong CC, Uiseong
Gyeongsangbukdo Sports Council
Career
Member AssociationFlag of South Korea.svg  South Korea
World Championship
appearances
1 (2018)
Pacific-Asia Championship
appearances
4 (2009, 2011, 2012, 2017)
Olympic
appearances
1 (2018)
Medal record
Men's Curling
Representing Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea
Pacific-Asia Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2017 Erina
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2009 Karuizawa
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2011 Nanjing
Winter Universiade
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2011 Erzurum
Pacific Junior Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2007 Naseby
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2006 Beijing
Representing Flag of Uiseong.svg Uiseong
Korean Men's Championship
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2011 Uijeongbu
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2012 Uijeongbu
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2017 Icheon
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2013 Chuncheon
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2014 Chongju
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2015 Icheon

Kim Min-chan (born February 26, 1987) is a South Korean curler. He competed in the 2018 Winter Olympics as the alternate on the South Korean men's team skipped by Kim Chang-min. [1]

Personal life

Kim's father is Kim Kyung-doo, the former president of the Korean Curling Federation who was banned in 2018 following claims of abuse made by Team Kim Eun-jung. [2] His sister is Kim Min-jung, Team Kim's former coach. [3]

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References

  1. "Athlete Profile: KIM MinChan - Pyeongchang 2018 Olympic Winter Games". www.pyeongchang2018.com. 2019-09-11. Archived from the original on 2018-02-03. Retrieved 2018-02-15.
  2. "Gyeongbuk Athletic Association curling team leadership revelation incident". Namu Wiki. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
  3. "South Korean curling official leaves sport over alleged abuse of 'Garlic Girls'". CBC Sports. Retrieved June 21, 2022.