S. Korean Team takes 18 gold medals at Int’l Abilympics

3 April 2023

Intro: South Koreans won 18 gold, four silver, and nine bronze medals at the 10th International Abilympics held in Metz, France, on March 24 and 25, 2023.

The award ceremony of the food carving contest during the 10th International Abilympics in Metz, France, on March 25, 2023. [Xinhua]

South Koreans won 18 gold, four silver, and nine bronze medals at the 10th International Abilympics held in Metz, France, on March 24 and 25, 2023.

The event saw more than 400 talents from around the world competing in skills contests across 10 categories and screened and showcased the best talent in vocational skill categories like IT, arts and crafts, hospitality, and services.

Abilympics, branded as the “Olympics of Skills” and an event for participants to demonstrate their “Excellence in Skilling,” is comprised of vocational skills competitions and is specifically designed for people with disabilities.

First held in Tokyo in 1981, the Abilympics is held every four years.

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