Actor Lee Jeong-jin cheers on South Korea's national para judo team in Japan as they secure two silver medals

Ambassador Lee Jeong-jin cheered on South Korea's national para judo team during the 2026 Asian Para Games in Japan, where the athletes secured two silver medals.

Actor Lee Jeong-jin visited Japan in his capacity as an ambassador for the Korea Judo Association for the Disabled to cheer on South Korea's national para judo team. According to media reports, Lee was present for the judo competitions at the 2026 Asian Para Games held from the 19th to the 21st.

South Korea's national para judo team secured two silver medals during this competition. Lee offered his support to the athletes and is currently serving his third year as an ambassador for the Korea Judo Association for the Disabled, maintaining a steady interest in para judo and its athletes.

On June 21, Lee ran alongside the national para judo athletes during the "Where's Wally? Run in Seoul." At that time, he stood with them at the starting line and ran together until the finish, and he once again supported the athletes' challenges closely during this competition.

Through his agency, Lee stated, "I am most delighted that all members of the team finished the competition safely without any injuries. Furthermore, as an ambassador, it is deeply moving to see the competition conclude meaningfully with the harvest of two silver medals."

He continued, "Based on the confidence gained in this competition, I will continue to stay by the side of the athletes as they move toward the LA28 Paralympic Games. I ask for the continued support and encouragement of the public in the future."

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