Order of Sport Merit
South Korean order
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The Order of Sport Merit (Korean: 체육훈장; Hanja: 體育勳章) is one of South Korea's Orders of Merit. It is awarded to those who have rendered outstanding meritorious services in the interest of improving citizen's physique and national status through sports.[2]
TypeState order of merit
Established1973
CountrySouth Korea
CriteriaContributions to the development of South Korean sport[1]
| Order of Sport Merit 체육훈장 | |
|---|---|
| Awarded by President of South Korea or Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism | |
| Type | State order of merit |
| Established | 1973 |
| Country | South Korea |
| Criteria | Contributions to the development of South Korean sport[1] |
| Status | Currently constituted |
| Classes |
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Classes
The Order of Sport Merit is conferred in five classes:
Cheongnyong (청룡장, Blue Dragon)
Maengho (맹호장, Fierce Tiger)
Geosang (거상장, Giant Elephant)
Baegma (백마장, White Horse)
Girin (기린장, Qilin)
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Criteria
South Korean sports players can be awarded the order for their achievements at international competitions.[3][4] The coaches and administrators including foreigners also can receive the order, irrespective of the criteria.[5]
| Order | Points | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Cheongnyong Medal | 1,500 | Include a gold medal at the Olympic Games or World Championships. |
| Maengho Medal | 700 | Include a silver medal at the Olympic Games or World Championships, or two gold medals at the Asian Games. |
| Geosang Medal | 400 | Include a bronze medal at the Olympic Games or World Championships, or a gold medal at the Asian Games. |
| Baegma Medal | 300 | — |
| Girin Medal | 250 | — |
| Competition | Gold medalist | Silver medalist | Bronze medalist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 800 | 540 | 320 |
| Quadrennial World Championships | 400 | 270 | 160 |
| Triennial World Championships | 350 | 240 | 140 |
|
200 | 135 | 80 |
| Annual World Championships[a] | 150 | 100 | 60 |
| World University Games | 100 | 70 | 40 |
|
50 | 35 | 20 |
- Only recognises the best result if numerous championships are held in a year.
| Record | Climber | Expedition leader | Member |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascent of all 14 eight-thousanders | 1,500 | — | — |
|
200 | — | — |
| Ascent of an eight-thousander via a new route | 200 | 135 | 80 |
| Ascent of a seven-thousander via a new route | 100 | 70 | 40 |
|
50 | 35 | 20 |
| Competition | Gold medalist | Silver medalist | Bronze medalist |
| 200 | 135 | 80 | |
| IFSC Climbing Asian Championships | 20 | 15 | 10 |
Recipients of the Cheongnyong Medal
Players
2009
- Hwang Kyung-seon (taekwondo practitioner): Middleweight champion at the 2008 and 2012 Summer Olympics, and Welterweight champion at two World Taekwondo Championships.[6]
- Jang Mi-ran (weightlifter): Super Heavyweight champion at the 2008 Summer Olympics.[6]
- Lee Bong-ju (athlete): Champion at the 2001 Boston Marathon.[6]
2016
- Byun Chun-sa (short track speed skater): One of 3000 metre relay champions at the 2006 Winter Olympics.[7]
- Cho Ha-ri (short track speed skater): Overall champion at the 2011 World Short Track Speed Skating Championships, and one of 3000 metre relay champions at the 2014 Winter Olympics.[7]
- Jin Sun-yu (short track speed skater): Holder of three titles at the 2006 Winter Olympics, and overall champion at three World Short Track Speed Skating Championships.[7]
- Kim Ae-kyung (soft tennis player)[7]
- Kim Chang-ho (mountaineer): Fastest climber in the world to summit all 14 eight-thousanders without supplementary oxygen.[7]
- Kim Jae-soo (mountaineer): Climber to summit all 14 eight-thousanders.[7]
- Kim Jung-hwan (fencer): One of team sabre champions at the 2012 and 2020 Summer Olympics.[7]
- Kim Min-jung (short track speed skater): Holder of three 3000 metre relay titles at the World Short Track Speed Skating Championships.[7]
- Kim Yuna (figure skater): Singles champion at the 2010 Winter Olympics and two World Figure Skating Championships.[7]
- Won Woo-young (fencer): Individual sabre champion at the 2010 World Fencing Championships,[8] and one of team sabre champions at the 2012 Summer Olympics.[7]
2017
- Joo Ok (soft tennis player)[9]
- Ki Bo-bae (archer): Individual champion at the 2012 Summer Olympics and the 2015 World Archery Championships.[9]
- Kim Dong-hoon (soft tennis player)[9]
- Lee Ho-suk (short track speed skater): Overall champion at two World Short Track Speed Skating Championships, and one of 5000 metre relay champions at the 2006 Winter Olympics.[9]
2018
- Hong Seong-hwan (sport shooter): 25 metre standard pistol champion at the 2010 ISSF World Shooting Championships.[10]
- Lee Dae-hoon (taekwondo practitioner): Bantamweight champion at two World Taekwondo Championships, and Featherweight champion at the 2017 World Taekwondo Championships.[10]
- Lee Dae-myung (sport shooter): One of 50 metre pistol team champions at the 2018 ISSF World Shooting Championships.[10]
2019
- Gu Bon-gil (fencer): One of team sabre champions at the 2012, 2020 and 2024 Summer Olympics, and four World Fencing Championships.[11]
- Jang Dae-kyu (sport shooter): One of 25 meter center-fire pistol team champions at the 2018 ISSF World Shooting Championships.[11]
- Kim Ji-yeon (fencer): Individual sabre champion at the 2012 Summer Olympics.[11]
- Lee Kwan-ho (finswimmer)[11]
- Oh Jin-hyek (archer): Individual champion at the 2012 Summer Olympics.[11]
2020
- Kim Hee-soo (soft tennis player)[12]
- Kim Mi-gon (mountaineer): Climber to summit all 14 eight-thousanders.[12]
- Park Seung-hi (short track speed skater): Holder of two titles at the 2014 Winter Olympics, and overall champion at the 2010 World Short Track Speed Skating Championships.[12]
2021
- Kim Jain (competition climber): Combined champion at the 2012 IFSC Climbing World Championships.[13]
2022
- Han Seung-hoon (archer): One of team event champions at two World Archery Championships.[14]
- Kim A-lang (short track speed skater): One of 3000 metre relay champions at the 2014 and 2018 Summer Olympics, and four World Short Track Speed Skating Championships.[14]
- Kim Woo-jin (archer): Holder of three titles at the 2024 Summer Olympics, and individual champion at three World Archery Championships.[14]
- Park Kyu-cheol (soft tennis player)[14]
- Seol Ki-kwan (bodybuilder)[14]
- Son Heung-min (footballer): Did not satisfy the criteria, but was specially awarded for winning the Golden Boot at the 2021–22 Premier League.[15]
2023
- Kim Jin-woong (soft tennis player)[16]
- Kim Ji-yeon (soft tennis player)[16]
- Oh Hye-ri (taekwondo practitioner): Middleweight champion at the 2016 Summer Olympics and the 2015 World Taekwondo Championships.[16]
2024
- Chang Hye-jin (archer): Holder of two titles at the 2016 Summer Olympics.[17]
- Kim Hyeon-woo (wrestler): Greco-Roman Lightweight champion at the 2012 Summer Olympics, and Greco-Roman Welterweight champion at the 2013 World Wrestling Championships.[17]
- Kim Jun-ho (fencer): One of team sabre champions at the 2020 Summer Olympics and four World Fencing Championships.[17]
- Kim Seo-jun (sport shooter): 25 meter rapid fire pistol champion at the 2014 ISSF World Shooting Championships.[17]
2026
- Lee Sang-hyeok (League of Legends player): One of team event champions at the 2022 Asian Games, and six League of Legends World Championships with the organization T1.[18][19][20]
Parasports
- Choi Il-sang (table tennis player): One of Teams C4–5 champions at the 2016 Summer Paralympics.[13]
- Choi Ye-jin (boccia player): Individual BC3 champion at the 2012 Summer Paralympics.[16]
- Jung Young-a (table tennis player)[16]
- Kim Jung-gil (table tennis player): One of Teams C4–5 champions at the 2016 Summer Paralympics.[13]
- Kim Kwang-jin (table tennis player): Singles TT5 champion at the 1988 Summer Paralympics.[16]
- Kwak Young-sook (lawn bowler)[12]
- Lee Chang-ho (table tennis player): Holder of two titles at the 2014 World Para Table Tennis Championships.[13]
- Lee Seon-ae (badminton player)[16]
- Min Byeong-eon (swimmer): 50 metre backstroke S3 champion at the 2012 Summer Paralympics.[13]
- Roh Yong-hwa (lawn bowler)[12]
Administrators
- Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (administrator): President of the International Federation for Equestrian Sports.
- Guus Hiddink (football coach): Contributor to South Korea's fourth place finish at the 2002 FIFA World Cup.
- Thomas Bach (administrator): IOC president.
- Song Dae-nam (judo coach): Middleweight champion at the 2012 Summer Olympics, and contributor to South Korean judo.[9]
- Suh Yun-bok (athletics coach): Champion at the 1947 Boston Marathon, and contributor to South Korean athletics.[9]
- Rhee Jhoon-goo (taekwondo coach): Pioneer of American taekwondo.[10]
- Ham Kee-yong (athletics administrator): Champion at the 1950 Boston Marathon, and contributor to South Korean athletics.[11]