South Korea’s Lee Chang-hoon (17, Suwon Youth Club) won a bronze medal at the International Bowling Federation (IBF) World Youth Championships in Anbang, South Korea.

The South Korean lost to Sweden’s Carl Eklund in the semifinals of the boys’ individual event at the 2024 IBF World Youth Bowling Championships with a round score of 1-2 at the Fiesta Asiad Bowling Center in Incheon on Wednesday.

After taking the first round with a 257-248, the Korean bowler fell short of advancing to the final as he lost two consecutive rounds to the strong favorite Eklund, 247-279 and 186-215.

The South Korean took home the bronze medal. The tournament awards bronze medals to all players who lose in the semifinals.

The ‘High School National Team’ athlete has been recognized for his skills not only by the youth national team, but also by the adult national team.

He began playing in earnest in his second year of middle school and is the first “two-handed bowler” to ever represent his country.

While it’s common to hold the ball with one hand and then pitch it, there are now players who roll and throw the ball with both hands.

Even if you don’t have a strong arm, using both hands can increase the amount of rotation, so many promising teenage players, including Lee Jae-hoon, are practicing this method to improve their skills.

The tournament, which kicked off on the 10th, will run until the 18th.

The tournament, which is open to players under the age of 21, will feature individual, pairs, team and mixed events for men and women.

More than 400 athletes and officials from 39 countries around the world, including 16 from Asia, two from Africa, 14 from Europe and seven from the Americas, have participated in the tournament. 안전놀이터