Merited Athlete
| Merited Athlete | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | "[Making] distinguished contributions to the nation's athletics, receiving the love and respect of the people for devoting [one's self] to national and social projects"[1] |
| Country | North Korea |
| Merited Athlete | |
| Chosŏn'gŭl | 공훈체육인 |
|---|---|
| Hancha | 功勳體育人 |
| Revised Romanization | Gonghun cheyugin |
| McCune–Reischauer | Konghun ch'eyugin |
Merited Athlete is an honorary title of North Korea given to sports persons.[2] It is awarded to "athletes and workers engaged in the athletic field who make distinguished contributions to the nation's athletics, receiving the love and respect of the people for devoting themselves to national and social projects".[1] A typical achievement is winning a regional competition in Asia.[3] The title was instituted in November 1960.[1]
As of 1984[update], Merited Athletes are paid a 70-won (32-dollar) monthly pension after they retire at age 60, equivalent to an ordinary office worker's pay.[4] Merited Athletes have also been given luxurious apartments.[5] A Merited Athlete may become a sporting coach if they complete a four-year course at the Korean Athletics University.[3]
Sports persons may also be awarded the titles of People's Athlete or Hero of Labour.[2]
Recipients
[edit | edit source]In 2001, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported that 320 or more people have been awarded either the title of Merited Athlete or the related title of People's Athlete since 1986.[1] As of December 2011[update], around 200 people in total had received the title of People's Athlete.[6]
List
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| Name | Occupation | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cha Hyon-hyang | female judoka | coached by Ri Song-cho | [7] |
| Choe Chang-sop | marathoner | winner of the Košice Peace Marathon in 1975 | [8] |
| Ji Kyong-sun | female judoka | coached by Ri Song-cho | [7] |
| Jon Chol-ho | weightlifter | [1] | |
| Kim Chol-jin | weightlifter | Disciple of Han Kyong-thae and coach of Kwon Yong-gwang | [9] |
| Kim Hyon-hui | table tennis player | [1] | |
| Kim Kum-sil | female footballer | subsequently member of the Supreme People's Assembly | [10] |
| Kim So-hyang | footballer | North Korea women's national under-20 football team player excelling at the 2016 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup | [11] |
| Ku Yong-jo | boxer | Competed in the bantamweight (54 kg) category. | [12] |
| Mun Gyong-ae | marathoner | awarded for outstanding performances | [8] |
| North Korea 1966 FIFA World Cup squad players | footballers | Almost all players of the squad were awarded the title. | [2] |
| Pak Chong-jong | basketball player | [1] | |
| Pak Kwang-bok | gymnastics coach | Rhythmic gymnastics coach of the Kigwancha Sports Club | [13] |
| Pak Sun-nyo | tumbling coach | Coach of Ri Chol-jun, Kim Un-hak, and other gymnasts | [14] |
| Ri Byong-uk | boxer | Competed in the light flyweight (48 kg) category. | [12] |
| Ri Hyang-sim | female footballer | coached by Kim Kyong-hui | [15] |
| Ri Myong-hwa | female judoka | coached by Ri Song-cho | [7] |
| Ri Se-gwang | artistic gymnast | National champion in floor, rings and vaulting horse, and gold medalist at the 2006 Asian Games and 2008 World Cup in gymnastics | [16] |
| Ri Ye-gyong | female footballer | coached by Kim Kyong-hui | [15] |
See also
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- Orders, decorations, and medals of North Korea
- Sport in North Korea
- The Game of Their Lives (2002 film)
References
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- ^ a b North Korea Handbook 2002, p. 491.
- ^ Choe 2016, p. 28.
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Works cited
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Further reading
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