Coach Shin Young-chul of Woori Card, a Korean volleyball player, recently paid tribute to the late Choi Hong-seok, saying, “He was a really good-hearted player. It’s such a pity that I can’t express it.” Woori Card and OK Financial Group will have a showdown in the fourth round of the 2023-24 Dodram V-League Men’s Championship at Jangchung Gymnasium in Seoul on Thursday.
Prior to the game, Shin carefully mentioned Choi Hong-seok, who passed away on the 9th. The late Choi Hong-seok played for Woori Card, KEPCO and OK Financial Group during his lifetime. After his retirement, he was praised as a volleyball commentator while holding a microphone.
Coach Shin remembered the deceased, saying, “He was a really nice player with a really nice heart.” “He’s such a young age, I’m so sorry that I can’t express it,” he said. 파친코
In addition, Shin voiced the need to work together to ensure that the tragedy does not lead to another misfortune in the volleyball world. Shin said, “Other players (who heard about the obituary) need to polish their minds and pay more attention to the players around them.”
Meanwhile, it is an inevitable showdown between Woori Card, which is in the lead but has been mired in two consecutive losses, and OK Financial Group, which is ranked fifth but has seen its third consecutive win rise. “We will start with Lee Seung-won for the first time. The toss is more stable than at the KOVO Cup,” Shin said. “It’s kind of an adventure, but I’m looking forward to giving opportunities to players who have worked hard and competing with others.”
“Blocking and digging systems are in place. The players are following along well,” said OK Financial Group coach Masahiro Ogiino. “This is a new game that has nothing to do with our previous records. We worked hard to analyze and prepare for this game,” he said of losing 2-3 in the previous showdown.