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Sim Seok-hee, the national short track speed skater, who caused a controversy at the time of the Pyeongchang Olympics for demeaning his coach and colleagues, is expected to be suspended from participating in the Beijing Olympics after receiving a two-month suspension.
This is Correspondent Ha Seong-ryong.
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Shim Seok-hee, who appeared for the first time after the controversy arose, bowed her head with a firm expression before attending the Fair Committee.
[Shim Suk-hee: I will be faithful to the truth.]
Shim Suk-hee, who expressed his apology after a cell phone text demeaning colleagues and coaches was released through the media, explained the situation at the Fair Committee today (21st) for an hour and a half. I did.
After more than two hours of marathon meetings, the Fair Committee imposed a two-month suspension of qualifications.
The Fair Trade Commission judged that the dignity of the ice skater was damaged by disrespecting coaches and colleagues.
[Kim Seong-cheol/Chairman of the Korea Skating Federation Sports Fair: It was a situation that could not be punished because it was a private space because it was publicly discussed.] If the
two-month suspension of qualifications is confirmed, Shim Suk-hee will be able to participate in the Beijing Olympics, which is about 40 days away. There is not.
However, if Shim Suk-hee fails to comply with the disciplinary action and requests a retrial to the Fair Committee of the Korea Sports Council or applies for an injunction to suspend the effect and wins, the way to participate in the Olympics may be opened.
Shim Suk-hee's agency is discussing countermeasures and plans to announce its position in the near future.
(Video coverage: Kim Won-bae, Video editing: Park Chun-bae)