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October 2023
V-League's only 'hijab volleyball player' Mega "Inconvenient? Cover your hair first when around you"
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10/25/23
Women's professional volleyball Jeong Gwan-jang Asia Quarter foreign player Megawatti Puttiwi (24, registered name Mega) does not feel uncomfortable at all wearing a hijab while playing, and is rather thankful for the support she receives from people around her. said hello.
Mega, an Indonesian national, entered the Korean stage through the Asian quota system introduced for the first time in the V-League this season.
Megha, who is Muslim, plays wearing a hijab, even on the court, for religious reasons and to hide her hair from outsiders. Mega is the first player to play in the V-League wearing a hijab.
Domestic fans were also worried that wearing a hijab would be uncomfortable due to the nature of the sport, which requires numerous jumps. However, Mega showed great performance in the IBK Industrial Bank of Korea match before her V-League debut, scoring 21 points and leading the team to a 3-0 victory, dispelling her concerns. In her second game, against GS Caltex, the team lost, but Mega continued to score 21 points.
Basically, all eyes were on him because he was rarely seen on the domestic sports stage, but his skills were outstanding, making him an even more controversial issue.
In an interview with 'News 1', Mega said, "I am proud and happy as the first Muslim in Korea to wear a hijab and play in the V-League. I may look different on the outside because I am wearing a hijab, but I am also a volleyball player who loves the V-League." reported.
As it is unfamiliar, Korean fans watching Mega are curious as to whether he will be uncomfortable or hot.
Megha explained, "Thankfully, the coaches, players, and staff all have a tolerant attitude and understand (wearing the hijab). You shouldn't show your hair, but sometimes when your hair falls out, (Noh) and other colleagues take the initiative to cover it." did.
Regarding her concerns about wearing a hijab on a sweaty court, she smiled and said, "I have also worn a hijab in hotter countries such as Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand. In Korea, it is actually cold."
It is known that Jeong Kwan-jang underwent rigorous training during this pre-season. After Park Hye-min won the opening match, she confessed, "It's been so hard. I cried just by looking at each other."
Mega also said, "I was surprised at the beginning. In my previous team, we only trained for 6-on-6 games, but in Korea, we focused on individual defense, double linkage, and defense linkage, and the intensity was much higher. It was frustrating to go back and forth between the gym and the dormitory every day. “I did it,” he said.
However, Mega overcame the difficult training by quickly adapting to life and training in Korea.
Mega explained, "I changed my mood and gained strength by chatting at a cafe with my interpreter and Giovanna Milana (registered name Zia), eating Korean street food such as tteokbokki, and shopping for groceries at the market." I took a day to visit Namsan Tower, and seeing the beautiful night view of Seoul made me feel more at ease.
Mega seemed to be immersed in K-food, saying, “All Korean food is so delicious, including beef bulgogi, seasoned chicken, bibimbap, chicken feet, and Korean beef bulgogi burger.”
Megha cannot eat pork for religious reasons. For him, the CheongKwanJang team is providing consideration and assistance by attaching separate stickers to food containing pork. Mega responded that it was not a problem at all, saying, “There are plenty of delicious Korean foods that don’t contain pork.”
Mega expressed satisfaction, saying that challenging the Korean stage was the best choice despite the difficult training and unfamiliar environment.
Mega expressed his determination, saying, "I have never once regretted going to Korea. I want to take each step forward and win the V-League with the thought that my efforts will never be betrayed, no matter where I go."
Jung Woo-young, German professional soccer player from Stuttgart
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10/25/23
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The person who stood out the most in the Asian Games soccer team, which won the gold medal as the 'second Son Heung-min', was by far Jung Woo-young. Most people did not expect him to be the top scorer, but he became the top scorer with a shocking eight goals. In particular, Jung Woo-young's presence shone in the sense that most of the goals scored were of high 'nutritive value.' The first goal in the first game of the group stage against Kuwait, the first game of the tournament, and the two goals against Uzbekistan, which was considered the biggest challenge of this tournament, all came from Jung Woo-young. It was Jung Woo-young who scored the equalizing goal in the final against Japan, which was tied 0-1.
In fact, Jung Woo-young wore the uniform of Germany's prestigious Bayern Munich before Kim Min-jae, the center of Korea's defense and world-class defender. He transferred to the Munich youth team in 2017, when he was a senior in high school. But his life in Europe was not smooth. He mainly played in the second team before moving to Freiburg ahead of the 2019-20 season to make consistent appearances. It wasn't easy at first, playing mostly in second-team games at Freiburg, but he gradually increased his playing time and recorded 11 goals and 5 assists in 100 games. He did not get a chance to play again in the 2022-23 season, but moved to Stuttgart this season and is playing as a starting player.
Jung Woo-young has many points of overlap with Son Heung-min, an active senior and the Korean national team captain. First of all, he is an attacking midfielder in the same position. Senior national team coach Jurgen Klinsmann recently commented, “Jung Woo-young can play multiple positions,” and “Like Son Heung-min, he can play both on the side and in the center.” It seems that his overseas player career began in Germany. In this Asian Games, Jung Woo-young also wore number 7, Son Heung-min's uniform number. Although it is still difficult to say that he is a complete starter in the adult national team, expectations are rising after the Asian Games that he will gradually grow into the next Son Heung-min.
A preview of the 'future of the Republic of Korea' with the 100 '2023 Next Generation Leaders' A
new hope and demand that will be engraved in the 'power map of the Republic of Korea' in the new era Current
Affairs Journal - Gallup Korea survey of 1,000 experts and the general public, recommended by experts in the field
Why is it important to select the ‘next generation leader’? This is because you can get a glimpse of Korea’s future in advance. These people who have risen like rising stars in various fields in Korea are symbolic in themselves. By paying attention to the next generation of leaders, we can understand where the Republic of Korea is heading and what the public wants and values now. At the same time, we can also see what we are missing or letting go. We can gauge our future. This is why Sisa Journal has been conducting the ‘Next Generation Leader’ survey for 16 years since 2008. This is to take a preview of the future of Korea.
The selection process for the ‘2023 Next Generation Leader 100’ is the same as last year. Politics, economy (businesses, IT, startups), society (law, environment, NGOs, religion, medicine, science, creators), and culture (arts, movies, broadcasting entertainment, sports, leisure) are all contributing to the future of Korea. We selected 100 people expected to have influence. A survey was conducted on a total of 1,000 people, including 500 experts and 500 members of the general public, by commissioning Gallup Korea, a public opinion polling agency. Using this as basic data, Sisa Journal reporters received advice from experts in each field to narrow down the candidate group. did. Finally, the Sisa Journal editorial office went through a process of reviewing and verifying various materials that appeared in the media this year. The order of characters by field is random.
Winning team? It doesn't matter" Park Jeong-ah drastically changed the status of the lowest ranked t
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10/14/23
Ace Park Jeong-ah (30·187cm) achieved a miraculous victory for Gimcheon Korea Expressway Corporation in the V-League women's division last season. She moved to AI Peppers, a Pepper savings bank that ranked last for two consecutive years.
Park Jung-ah said she was "absolutely a spring volleyball player" and knew very well what role she should play as a veteran in a team with many young players.
Park Jung-ah said she was "absolutely a spring volleyball player" and knew very well what role she should play as a veteran in a team with many young players.
At the 2023-24 Dodram V-League Women's Media Day held at the Rivera Hotel in Cheongdam, Seoul on the 12th, Park Jeong-ah expressed her feelings about the transfer, saying, "It's not my first time transferring, so I'm not nervous or anything, but it's new and fun." He continued, "It doesn't matter whether it's a winning team or not. Road Corporation was a team with a lot of older girls, and Pepper is a team with a lot of young players, so there's a difference in the atmosphere in that respect." He continued, "Maybe because it's a team with a lot of young players, the atmosphere is always bright. “He announced the team atmosphere.
Park Jeong-ah also said about the team atmosphere, saying, “It’s good to have so many older sisters and so many younger brothers.” "She learned well from her older sisters, and I think there are things she can better pass on to her younger siblings," she continued.
Park Jeong-ah reunited with setter Lee Go-eun. The two players, who worked together at the road construction company until the 21-22 season, had to meet on different teams as Lee Go-eun, who received free agent qualification, transferred to Pepper. Park Jeong-ah, who met Lee Go-eun again, said, "This is already the third time I am on the same team as Go-eun. I think we will get along better now, and I plan to have more conversations with Go-eun."
Park Jeong-ah also said about the team atmosphere, saying, “It’s good to have so many older sisters and so many younger brothers.” "She learned well from her older sisters, and I think there are things she can better pass on to her younger siblings," she continued.
Park Jeong-ah reunited with setter Lee Go-eun. The two players, who worked together at the road construction company until the 21-22 season, had to meet on different teams as Lee Go-eun, who received free agent qualification, transferred to Pepper. Park Jeong-ah, who met Lee Go-eun again, said, "This is already the third time I am on the same team as Go-eun. I think we will get along better now, and I plan to have more conversations with Go-eun."
Pepper is a team where the role of veteran players is more important than any other team. This is because it is a new team, so there are relatively few players who serve as mental pillars. In fact, last season, there were many cases where the set was shaky and lost at the end of the set.
Park Jeong-ah also felt this. “When we had an evaluation match to score points during training, the juniors seemed to get nervous towards the end of the set.” Park Jeong-ah said to his juniors, "'Why are you nervous even though it's training?'"
He added, "When I saw this team from the outside, the players looked a little anxious because they didn't have much experience. If we keep losing games, if that moment comes, we feel like we'll lose again, and it's going to make us lose again, so it creates an anxious atmosphere throughout the team." .
Park Jeong-ah also felt this. “When we had an evaluation match to score points during training, the juniors seemed to get nervous towards the end of the set.” Park Jeong-ah said to his juniors, "'Why are you nervous even though it's training?'"
He added, "When I saw this team from the outside, the players looked a little anxious because they didn't have much experience. If we keep losing games, if that moment comes, we feel like we'll lose again, and it's going to make us lose again, so it creates an anxious atmosphere throughout the team." .
Still, Park Jeong-ah had a hopeful outlook for the team. “I think there will be more experienced players, including (Oh) Ji-young and Yasmin, a good foreign player, which will have a positive impact on the team.”
He then advised the juniors, "Because they are still young players, they lack a lot of experience. Except for (Lee) Hanbi and friends like him, there are many players who haven't played many games, but they are all players who will have a lot of time and can improve in the future." did.
He then advised the juniors, "Because they are still young players, they lack a lot of experience. Except for (Lee) Hanbi and friends like him, there are many players who haven't played many games, but they are all players who will have a lot of time and can improve in the future." did.
Are you adapting well to coach Joe Tringe's volleyball? Park Jeong-ah described Director Tringe as “a director who doesn’t miss even the smallest details.” Park Jeong-ah explained, “I heard from my colleagues that she pays a lot of attention to details such as each step,” and added, “Every little thing was emphasized to us during training.”
He continued, "I haven't trained much yet, and I don't know much about the coach, so I think I'll need some time." He continued, "Once the season starts, I will talk more with the coach, and I think I will be able to better understand the volleyball that the coach pursues." “He added.
He continued, "I haven't trained much yet, and I don't know much about the coach, so I think I'll need some time." He continued, "Once the season starts, I will talk more with the coach, and I think I will be able to better understand the volleyball that the coach pursues." “He added.
With the transfer of Park Jeong-ah, the status of Pepper Savings Bank has also changed significantly. At this event, when asked about the strong team expected to advance to the championship and the team that benefited the most from player transfers, all seven clubs chose Pepper Savings Bank.
Park Jeong-ah’s goal for the season is also ‘spring volleyball.’ Park Jeong-ah declared, “I have no personal goals. My goal is to play volleyball in the spring.”
It remains to be seen whether Park Jeong-ah, a matchmaker, can elevate the team that was at the bottom for two consecutive seasons with 3 wins and 28 losses in the 21-22 season and 5 wins and 31 losses in the 22-23 season to a top team.
Park Jeong-ah’s goal for the season is also ‘spring volleyball.’ Park Jeong-ah declared, “I have no personal goals. My goal is to play volleyball in the spring.”
It remains to be seen whether Park Jeong-ah, a matchmaker, can elevate the team that was at the bottom for two consecutive seasons with 3 wins and 28 losses in the 21-22 season and 5 wins and 31 losses in the 22-23 season to a top team.
The Dodgers, who ignored '4 home runs as starters', did not qualify as NL champions..
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10/13/23
In Game 3 of the National League Division Series against the Diamondbacks in the 2023 Major League Postseason held at Chase Field in Arizona, USA on the 12th (Korean time), starting pitcher Lance Lynn hit four
solo home runs in the bottom of the third inning. The Dodgers bench was unable to find the right time to replace the pitcher and just watched until the Diamondbacks ran away with a 4-point gap.
Lin allowed a go-ahead solo home run to leadoff hitter Heraldo Perdomo in the bottom of the third inning with the game tied 0-0. He caught the next batter, Corbin Carroll, with a grounder to second base. After one out, Ketel Marte allowed another home run.
It was time for a replacement. The Dodgers already lost games 1 and 2. If I lost here, it was the end. Dodgers manager David Roberts trusted Lin again.
Lynn continued his close pitching by blocking Tommy Pham with a grounder to second base. I wondered if the fire on the Diamondbacks' bat would be extinguished like this.
But no. Lin hit another home run off the next batter, Christian Walker. The cut fastball thrown in the unfavorable count of 3 balls and 1 strike was centered.
The Dodgers bench didn't budge. Catcher Will Smith only visited the mound briefly. Lynn hit another home run from Gabriel Moreno. A foul home run hit with 2 balls and 1 strike was corrected from a home run to a foul after video review, and it seemed like life was saved, but he hit a home run again to the point that the replay was meaningless.
The Dodgers replaced the pitcher with Caleb Ferguson only when the score was 0-4.
The Dodgers, who had been scoreless, scored a run in the top of the 7th inning. After two outs, Max Muncy and Smith hit consecutive hits. With 2 outs and runners on first and second base, Chris Taylor and Enrique Hernández hit consecutive timely hits to make it 2-4.
That was it. The Diamondbacks brought up closer Paul Seewald in the top of the 9th inning, leading 4-2. Seewald sent Smith out on a hit with one out. Chris Taylor's batted ball headed deep into right-center, but he received help from Lake Rain. Seewald completed the series sweep by hitting Enrique Hernández with a fly ball to left field.
