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'There’s no better feeling': Cheerleader An Ji-hyun on making it to the big leagues and staying there

Cheerleader An Ji-hyun spoke to the JoongAng Ilbo about what it takes to become a cheerleader and how her journey took her from Korea to Taiwan.

2025-04-02

Island breeze and PBs: Saipan Marathon welcomes Koreans looking for their runner's high

One of the most celebrated events of the Pacific islet, now into its 17th edition, this year’s Saipan Marathon welcomed 620 participants from 19 countries to run along one of the most beautiful landscapes in the world.

2025-03-14

'I'm proud to be Korean': NFL star Kyler Murray embraces his roots on first visit to Seoul

Growing up as a third-generation Korean American, Kyler Murray, two-time Pro Bowl quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals in the National Football League (NFL), used to get teased by his friends for his appearance.

2025-03-12

How a Busan boy became kabaddi’s ‘Korean King’ and won the hearts of Indian fans

Lee Jang-kun, a former aspiring footballer from Busan, became Kabaddi’s “Korean King” and won the hearts of Indian fans with his dedication and skill, despite facing numerous challenges.

2025-03-06

Hwang Jun-been wins four gold medals at National Winter Sports Festival

Twelve-year-old student Hwang Jun-been won four gold medals in alpine skiing at the 106th National Winter Sports Festival.

2025-02-21

'Love Island, but colder': Searching for snow-mance on a Valentine's ski retreat

A Korea JoongAng Daily reporter tries to combine skiing and romance on a slope-style dating weekend. The runs were smooth, but the chemistry was all downhill.

2025-02-18

Korea submits bid to host Invictus Games in 2029

Korea has submitted an official bid to host the Invictus Games, an international sports event for injured service members, in the country's central city of Daejeon in 2029, the Veterans Ministry said Wednesday.

2025-02-13

Viral Korean cheerleader Lee Ju-eun to leave Tigers after inking Taiwan deal

Korean Series champions Kia Tigers may not have lost key players ahead of the 2025 KBO season, but they have lost arguably their most popular figure.

2025-01-23

Kickoffs, collisions and a cash prize: Producer of Netflix rugby series reveals passion for sport

Rugby is a lesser-known sport in Korea. It does not have its own professional league nor is it a familiar hobby to the general population. People rarely watch rugby broadcasts. However, passion struck Chang, and he didn’t back down.

2024-12-19

Olympic sports shooter Kim Ye-ji named in BBC's 100 Women 2024 list

Olympic silver medalist sports shooter and internet icon Kim Ye-ji has been included on the BBC’s 100 Women 2024 list.

2024-12-03