Hwang Young-shik

In this Korean name, the family name is Hwang.

Hwang Young-shik (born 13 November 1990) is a South Korean equestrian athlete. During the 2010 Asian Games in Guangzhou he won individual gold and team gold in dressage representing South Korea.^[1] In 2014 during the 2014 Asian Games defended his title by winning again individual gold and team gold.^[2] In 2018 he decided not to focus on the Asian Games but moved to Germany to train and to qualify for the Olympic Games.^[3] The following year 2019 he obtained an individual team spot for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.^[4]

Hwang Young-shik

Personal information
Born	November 13, 1990 (1990-11-13) (age 34) Osan, South Korea
Height	181 cm (5 ft 11 in) (2014)
Weight	80 kg (176 lb) (2014)
Sport
Country	South Korea
Sport	Equestrian
Club	Semadae Riding Club
Achievements and titles
Regional finals	2010 Asian Games, 2014 Asian Games
Medal record Equestrian Representing  South Korea Asian Games 2010 Guangzhou Team dressage 2010 Guangzhou Individual dressage 2014 Incheon Team dressage 2014 Incheon Individual dressage

References

1. "Asian Games: Individual Gold for Korean Hwang Young Shik". Equisport. 18 November 2010.
2. "Host Country Heroes in Dressage at the 2014 Asian Games". Horsesdaily.
3. "Asian Games Champion Young Shik Hwang to Ride Despino". Eurodressage.
4. "Young-Shik Hwang hat sich für Olympia qualifiziert". Reiterjournal (in German).

External links

• Hwang Young Shik (and here) at FEI
• Hwang Young Shik at Olympics.com
• Hwang Young Shik at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics
• Hwang Youngshik at the Incheon 2014 Asian Games (archived)