Jeong Ho-won is a famous boccia player from South Korea. Boccia, a sport for people with physical disabilities, became part of the Paralympics in 1984. At the 2024 Paris Paralympics, Jeong won his fourth gold medal, helping South Korea secure its 10th consecutive boccia gold. He began playing the sport in middle school after a childhood brain injury. Over his 26-year career, he has earned four gold, two silver, and one bronze Paralympic medal.
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1. What sport does Jeong Ho-won play?
2. How many gold medals has Jeong Ho-won won in the Paralympics?
3. When did Jeong Ho-won start playing boccia?
1. Have you ever tried a new sport or activity? What was it like?
2. How do you feel when you hear about someone winning a lot of medals? Does it inspire you?
3. What do you think is important when playing a sport, teamwork or winning? Why?
Jeong Ho-won is a famous boccia player from South Korea. Boccia, a sport for people with physical disabilities, became part of the Paralympics in 1984. At the 2024 Paris Paralympics, Jeong won his fourth gold medal, helping South Korea secure its 10th consecutive boccia gold. He began playing the sport in middle school after a childhood brain injury. Over his 26-year career, he has earned four gold, two silver, and one bronze Paralympic medal.
