The Yongpyong FIS FEC Alpine International Skiing Competition was held at Yongpyong Resort in Gangwon-do Province for two days from Monday, February 3 to Tuesday, February 4.

The competition, which was hosted by the Korean Ski and Snowboard Association and the International Ski Federation and organized by the Korean Ski and Snowboard Association, was held on a large scale, with about 200 male and female athletes from 10 countries, including South Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, and Norway, participating. This competition is significant in that it serves as a stepping stone to raise interest in the Olympic Winter Games ski events and to showcase South Korean sports more actively on the international stage.

This competition selected three winners with the highest scores in each category for both days of the competition and awarded them with certificates and trophies. YOKOUCHI Maharu, a Japanese player who won the women's category on the first day, said, “I was able to achieve good results as a result of focusing solely on myself.” Noah Sjoevik ROESJORDE, a Norwegian who won the men's category, said, “It was my first good performance in Korea,” and “It was a unique experience to ski in a meaningful place where the Winter Olympics were held, and it will remain in my memory for a long time.”

Kim So-hee, the Korean athlete who won the women's category on the second day, said, “I am grateful to be able to participate in a good game with the support of Kookmin University,” and “I am happy that the status of Korean athletes has risen, and I ask for a lot of interest in skiing in the future.” In the men's category, WAKATSUKI Hayata of Japan took first place.

An official at Kookmin University said, “The late Kim Seok-won, former chairman of Ssangyong Group and the eldest son of Kim Sung-gon, who led the school's revival, has had a lot of ties with winter sports and skiing in Korea, including the continuous hosting of the Yongpyong Cup International Skiing Tournament.” “The Kookmin University Yongpyong Cup International Skiing Competition is the second time it has been held since last year, continuing the tradition of the Yongpyong Cup International Skiing Competition.” ”With this competition as an opportunity, Kookmin University will take the lead in contributing to the development of sports in Korea.”