Kim Byoung-young

Kim Byoung-young (Korean: 김병영; RR: Gim Byeong-yeong, born 9 March 1969)[4] is a South Korean para table tennis coach and former player. He took a gold medal at three consecutive Paralympic Games: 2000, 2004, and 2008, in addition to a silver medal in 2004.[5]

Kim Byoung-young
Kim in 2008
Personal information
Born (1969-03-09) March 9, 1969
Ulsan,[1] South Korea
Table tennis career
Playing styleRight-handed shakehand grip
Disability class5
Highest ranking1 (October 2004)[2]
Medal record
Men's para table tennis
Representing  South Korea[3]
Paralympic Games
Gold medal – first place2000 SydneyTeams C5
Gold medal – first place2004 AthensSingles C5
Gold medal – first place2008 BeijingTeams C4–5
Silver medal – second place2004 AthensTeams C5
World Championships
Gold medal – first place2010 GwangjuTeams C5
Silver medal – second place2006 MontreuxSingles C5
Bronze medal – third place2002 TaipeiOpen singles in wheelchair
Bronze medal – third place2002 TaipeiTeams C5
Bronze medal – third place2010 GwangjuSingles C5
Asian Para Games
Gold medal – first place2010 GuangzhouTeams C4–5
Bronze medal – third place2010 GuangzhouSingles C5
FESPIC Games
Gold medal – first place2002 BusanSingles C5
Gold medal – first place2002 BusanOpen singles in wheelchair
Gold medal – first place2002 BusanTeams C5
Gold medal – first place2006 Kuala LumpurSingles C5
Gold medal – first place2006 Kuala LumpurOpen singles standing
Gold medal – first place2006 Kuala LumpurTeams C5
Asian and Oceanic Championships
Gold medal – first place2009 AmmanSingles C5
Gold medal – first place2011 Hong KongTeams C5
Silver medal – second place2009 AmmanOpen singles in wheelchair
Bronze medal – third place2007 SeoulSingles C4–5
Bronze medal – third place2007 SeoulTeams C5
Bronze medal – third place2011 Hong KongSingles C5
FESPIC Championships
Gold medal – first place1999 TaipeiDoubles C1–5
Gold medal – first place2001 OsakaSingles C5
Gold medal – first place2001 OsakaOpen singles in wheelchair
Gold medal – first place2001 OsakaTeams C5
Gold medal – first place2003 ShanghaiTeams C5
Silver medal – second place1999 TaipeiTeams C5
Silver medal – second place2003 ShanghaiSingles C5
Bronze medal – third place1997 Hong KongSingles C5
Bronze medal – third place1999 TaipeiSingles C5
In this Korean name, the family name is Kim.

He became disabled in a car accident in 1989, during his compulsory military service.[1] He began playing table tennis in 1992. He has been coaching since his retirement.[6]

References
  1. Kim Hyeon-gil (27 October 2010). "장애인 탁구 대표 김병영씨, 휠체어 앉아 설움 날리는 강스매싱 "탁구대는 또 다른 세상"". Kukmin Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved 11 February 2020.
  2. "Kim Byoung-young - ranking history". IPTTC.org. ITTF Para Table Tennis. Retrieved 11 February 2020.
  3. "Kim Byoung-young". IPTTC.org. ITTF Para Table Tennis. Retrieved 11 February 2020.
  4. "Byoung Young Kim - 2012 Summer Paralympics". London2012.com. London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Archived from the original on 2 September 2012. Retrieved 11 February 2020.
  5. "Byoung Young Kim". Paralympic.org. International Paralympic Committee. Retrieved 11 February 2020.
  6. Lee Jeong-min (9 January 2020). "경기도 최초 '성남시 장애인탁구팀' 김병영 코치, 탁구계 살아있는 전설… 道 장애인 체육발전 이끈다". Gyeonggi Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved 11 February 2020.


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