Source: Yomiuri/Ryohei Moriya
[Saba Sports News] Park Joo-bong, the head coach
of the Japanese badminton team, recently made a surprising announcement during
an interview with the media. He revealed that his contract with the Japan
Badminton Association will expire after the Paris Olympics, which will take
place this year. While it was not clarified whether he intends to renew his
contract, this news has sparked discussions due to his 20-year tenure as the
head coach of the Japanese team. The question of who will succeed him in the
future has become a significant topic of interest. Park Joo-bong, a renowned
former Korean player, had a distinguished career. He achieved numerous
accolades, including winning the men’s doubles gold medal at the 1992 Barcelona
Olympics and securing two men’s doubles and three mixed doubles championships
at the World Championships. Following his retirement, he was invited by the
Japanese national team to serve as a coach, a role he has held until now. The
editor suggests that there are possibilities for Park Joo-bong to either return
to coach the Korean team or explore opportunities in other badminton countries
such as Indonesia and Malaysia, which are keen to develop and flourish in the
sport. His extensive experience and success make him an attractive candidate for
many national teams.