Choi Min-jung prepares for the women's 1000m short track event at the 2026 Winter Olympics, receiving inspirational support from fellow athlete Choi Ga-on who recently won a gold medal in snowboarding.
Choi Ga-on, the gold medalist in snowboarding halfpipe at the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, visited Choi Min-jung, a top short track speed skater, to pass on her 'gold medal energy' before Min-jung competes in the women's 1000m event. The meeting took place at the Olympic Village in Milan, where Choi Ga-on expressed her desire to meet Min-jung, whom she greatly admires. The two shared congratulations and encouragement, reinforcing the camaraderie and support among South Korean Olympians.
Choi Min-jung has been a standout performer in short track speed skating, already securing three gold medals and two silver medals in prior Winter Olympics held in Pyeongchang in 2018 and Beijing in 2022. Tonight’s race not only represents an opportunity for her to add another gold medal to her collection but also to tie the record for the most gold medals won by a South Korean athlete in Winter Olympic history, alongside Jeon Yeo-kyung.
The women's 1000m short track race is set to take place tonight at the Milan Ice Arena, with the quarterfinals starting at 7 PM Korean time and the final expected around 8:47 PM. Choi Min-jung will be joined in the race by fellow athletes Kim Gil-ri and Noh Do-hee, all representing their respective clubs. The support from Choi Ga-on is symbolic of the unity and encouragement within the South Korean team as they strive for excellence on this international stage.
