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At the Beijing Paralympic Games, our ice hockey team had to think about boycotting because they had their first match against Russia, but now that Russia is expelled, we are relieved of the burden and go hunting for medals.



This is reporter Bae Jung-hoon.



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After winning a miraculous bronze medal at the Pyeongchang Paralympic Games four years ago, the ice hockey team spread the Taegeukgi on the ice and conveyed emotion with the national anthem in tears.



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Han Min-soo, who was a 'crybaby captain' at the time, is now challenging for a medal as a coach.



[Han Min-soo/Paralympic ice hockey team coach: It was the first time in 21 years to become a coach from a disabled player, and I am a very lucky person.]



Manager Han Min-soo, who had a successful victory by defeating Norway dramatically in June of last year and deciding to go to Beijing early, Before the Paralympic Games, I had an ordeal.



Belatedly, the rapid spread of the coronavirus disrupted training, and two weeks before the start, he had tested positive for the virus and had to live in isolation.



In addition, in a situation where the movement to reject Russia is spreading, the first opponent is Russia, so I was worried about a boycott of the game.



With the decision to leave Russia one day before the opening day, the national team, which has turned the burden, is adapting to the local area in a bright atmosphere.



[Han Min-soo / Paralympic ice hockey team coach: There is no war in this peaceful Paralympic Games.

I think it's a bit unfortunate for the Russian players, but I think (expulsion) is a natural result.]



Korea, the world's fourth-largest player, challenges the best performance ever with 'Messi on Ice' Jeong Seung-hwan and captain Jong-ho Jang.



[Han Min-soo / Paralympic ice hockey team coach: Our goal is to advance to the final, which was not achieved in Pyeongchang.

If you give us a lot of interest and support, I think we can get a lot of strength and make it to the finals.]



(Video coverage: Seo Jin-ho, Video editing: So Ji-hye)