The Korean team intends to file a lawsuit with the CAS = Court of Arbitration for Sport on the 8th after two Korean athletes were disqualified in the men's 1000m semifinal, a short track speed skating event held on the 7th at the Beijing Olympics. Revealed.
In the men's 1000-meter semi-final, a short track speed skating event held on the 7th, world record holder Hwang Dae-heon of South Korea scored first in the group but was disqualified, and China in second and third place. Players each advanced to the final.
And these two Chinese players have won gold and silver medals in this event.
In addition, South Korea ’s Lee Jun-seo, who participated in another group, was disqualified even though he finished in 2nd place.
According to the official website of the Olympic Games, the leader of the Korean team said at a press conference on the 8th, "Fair play is important for sports. That is why we can realize our dreams." ISU = International Skating on the 7th. He has filed a complaint with the Federation and the IOC = International Olympic Committee, and has announced his intention to file a lawsuit with CAS in the future.
He said he was asking the IOC to attend the meeting directly and said, "I will ask the IOC to prevent this from happening again."