Kwak Dae-Sung
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Kwak Dae-Sung is a retired South Korea
n judo
ka who is a two-time Asian champion (1996
and 1997
).
He won a silver medal in the lightweight division at the 1996 Summer Olympics
, and also won silver at the 1995 World Judo Championships
.
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
n judo
Judo
is a modern martial art and combat sport created in Japan in 1882 by Jigoro Kano. Its most prominent feature is its competitive element, where the object is to either throw or takedown one's opponent to the ground, immobilize or otherwise subdue one's opponent with a grappling maneuver, or force an...
ka who is a two-time Asian champion (1996
1996 Asian Judo Championships
The 1996 Asian Judo Championships were held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam 9th November to 10th November, 1996.-Men's events:-Women's events:- Medals table :...
and 1997
1997 Asian Judo Championships
The 1997 Asian Judo Championships were held in Manila, Philippines 22 November to 23 November 1997.-Men's events:-Women's events:- Medals table :...
).
He won a silver medal in the lightweight division at the 1996 Summer Olympics
1996 Summer Olympics
The 1996 Summer Olympics of Atlanta, officially known as the Games of the XXVI Olympiad and unofficially known as the Centennial Olympics, was an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1996 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States....
, and also won silver at the 1995 World Judo Championships
1995 World Judo Championships
The 1995 World Judo Championships were the 19th edition of the World Judo Championships, and were held in Chiba, Japan in 1995.-Men:-Women:- Medals table :-60 kg:-65 kg:-71 kg:-78 kg:-86 kg:-95 kg:-+95 kg:-Open class:-48 kg:...
.