Netmarble Rowing Team Secures 21 Medals at Seoul Mayor's Cup Para-Rowing Championship

gamemeca Ⅰ Kim Mi Hee 2026.06.01 09:54 UTC+9

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The Netmarble Rowing Team achieved a remarkable feat, clinching a total of 21 medals at the 2026 Seoul Mayor's Cup National Para-Rowing Championship held on May 29th and 30th at the Misari Rowing Venue. Organized by the Seoul Metropolitan Sports Council for the Disabled and overseen by the Seoul Rowing Federation for the Disabled and the Korea Rowing Federation for the Disabled, the competition featured 17 events across various categories including adaptive and indoor disciplines, segmented by gender and disability type.

넷마블조정선수단 선수들이 경기하는 모습 (사진제공: 넷마블문화재단) — ▲ The Netmarble Rowing Team competes in the 2026 Seoul Mayor's Cup National Para Rowing Championships (Photo courtesy of Netmarble Culture Foundation).

The Netmarble Rowing Team snagged a total of 21 medals—12 gold, 7 silver, and 2 bronze—at the 2026 Seoul Mayor's Cup National Para Rowing Championships. The event took place over two days, the 29th and 30th, at the Misari Rowing Venue in Misari Starlight Park.

Organised by the Seoul Para Sports Federation and jointly managed by the Seoul Para Rowing Federation and the Korea Rowing Association for the Disabled, this year's competition featured a robust 17 categories. These spanned across adaptive and indoor disciplines, with divisions for gender (men/women/mixed) and disability types (physical/visual/intellectual).

The Netmarble squad saw stellar performances from several athletes. Kang Ee-seong clinched 2 gold and 1 bronze, while Kang Hyun-ju secured 3 golds. Bae Jin-in earned 1 gold and 2 silvers, and Lee Bong-hee took home 1 gold, 1 silver, and 1 bronze. Lee Seung-ju managed a silver, Jeon Seung-bo bagged 1 gold and 1 silver, and Choo Yeon-hee collected 2 golds and 1 silver. Han Eun-ji achieved 1 gold and 1 silver, with coxswain Seo Ha-kyung also contributing a gold medal.

Further accolades included Han Eun-ji being crowned MVP for the indoor events, and Kang Ee-seong and Kang Hyun-ju receiving the Outstanding Athlete Award. Reflecting on the team's success, Kang Ee-seong shared, "Last year I dealt with injuries, but thanks to the stable support, I could focus on rehabilitation and achieve these great results this year. I'm truly happy."

It's worth noting that the Netmarble Culture Foundation established its rowing team back in 2019, a first for the Korean games industry. The initiative aims to foster para-sports, provide long-term support for independence, and broaden social participation and rights protection for individuals with disabilities. Since its inception, the team has consistently achieved excellent results, including a haul of 12 medals at the 45th National Para Games last November.

For further details, you canhead over to the official Netmarble Culture Foundation website.

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Kim Mi Hee, Reporter

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Netmarble Rowing Team Secures 21 Medals at Seoul Mayor's Cup Para-Rowing Championship