Lee Jang-kun
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | babumoshai of bengal |
| Nationality | South Korean |
| Citizenship | South Korean |
| Born |
6 November 1992 Busan, South Korea |
| Education |
Dong-eui University Dong-a University (M.Ed.) |
| Occupation | Kabaddi Player |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Weight | 82 kg (181 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country | South Korea |
| Sport | Kabaddi |
| Position | Raider |
| Kabaddi | Pro Kabaddi League |
| Club | Bengal Warriors |
| Turned pro | 2014 |
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Lee Jang-kun (Hangul: 이장군) is a South Korean professional Kabaddi player. He is the raider of Bengal Warriors in Pro Kabaddi League.[1]
Career
Lee started his kabaddi career at age 18 in 2011 when he was preparing for studying physical education at college. In two years he was selected for the South Korean national kabaddi team as a junior at Dong-eui University.[2]
After winning bronze as a member of the national team at the 2013 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games, Lee captured his first top-level international medal at the 2014 Asian Games where South Korea clinched bronze in the men's kabaddi tournament. After the Asian Games Lee moved to India to join Pro Kabaddi League and subsequently became the starter for his team Bengal Warriors.[3]
References
- ↑ "Jang Kun Lee: A Pro Kabaddi superstar all the way from South Korea". Sportskeeda. March 8, 2016. Retrieved August 15, 2018.
- ↑ Han, Jae-hui (July 5, 2017). 카바디의 장군’ 인도서 억대 연봉 잡았다. Seoul Shinmun (in Korean). Retrieved August 15, 2018.
- ↑ Kwon, Sang-kuk (January 10, 2018). 한국 카바디 캡틴 부산의 이장군, 종주국 인도서 '슈퍼스타' 발돋움. Busan Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved August 15, 2018.
External links
- Lee Jang-kun at bengalwarriors.com
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