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Fri, 09/30/2011 - 11:14
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S. Korean Abilympics gold medalist thrilled
SEOUL (Yonhap) - A South Korean gold medalist at this year's international contest for the disabled held in Seoul said Friday he is thrilled and honored with his victory.
In a press conference, Lim Jae-won, who won the e-Sports contest at the 8th International Abilympics (IA) on Wednesday, also expressed his hope of becoming a counselor one day where he can take advantage of his interpersonal skills.
E-Sports, newly adopted this year, is a contest in which participants use computer keyboards to play FIFA Online 2, a soccer video game.
"I am so happy that I earned national prestige," said the 21-year-old, who is majoring in computer information technology at Daegu University. "I dedicate my victory to my parents."
Lim, who is unable to use his body freely except for his 10 fingers, started playing the game 10 years ago and became a professional player in 2007. He also won the data processing contest in last year's national Abilympics
"I got interested in the game when I started recruiting members for a professional team through an Internet cafe," Lim said. "Most of all, I was captivated by the game when I became the president of the team."
He plans to spend the prize money of 5 million won (US$4,255) on paying for the college tuition to study counseling.
"Despite my physical limits, I believe my interpersonal skills would make me a great counselor," Lim said.
Asked about social prejudices that disabled workers face in everyday life, he asked able-bodied citizens to show more respect as the disabled are part of society.
This year's IA was hosted by the Ministry of Employment and Labor, and the Seoul Metropolitan Government. The IA, first held in Tokyo in 1981, was launched by the United Nations to commemorate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities as part of efforts to improve vocational skills, to boost motivation to participate in socio-economic activities and to promote stability by increasing the employment rate of persons with disabilities. The event is held every four years.
In a press conference, Lim Jae-won, who won the e-Sports contest at the 8th International Abilympics (IA) on Wednesday, also expressed his hope of becoming a counselor one day where he can take advantage of his interpersonal skills.
E-Sports, newly adopted this year, is a contest in which participants use computer keyboards to play FIFA Online 2, a soccer video game.
"I am so happy that I earned national prestige," said the 21-year-old, who is majoring in computer information technology at Daegu University. "I dedicate my victory to my parents."
Lim, who is unable to use his body freely except for his 10 fingers, started playing the game 10 years ago and became a professional player in 2007. He also won the data processing contest in last year's national Abilympics
"I got interested in the game when I started recruiting members for a professional team through an Internet cafe," Lim said. "Most of all, I was captivated by the game when I became the president of the team."
He plans to spend the prize money of 5 million won (US$4,255) on paying for the college tuition to study counseling.
"Despite my physical limits, I believe my interpersonal skills would make me a great counselor," Lim said.
Asked about social prejudices that disabled workers face in everyday life, he asked able-bodied citizens to show more respect as the disabled are part of society.
This year's IA was hosted by the Ministry of Employment and Labor, and the Seoul Metropolitan Government. The IA, first held in Tokyo in 1981, was launched by the United Nations to commemorate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities as part of efforts to improve vocational skills, to boost motivation to participate in socio-economic activities and to promote stability by increasing the employment rate of persons with disabilities. The event is held every four years.
