Lee Jang-kun
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Native name | 이장군 |
| Nickname | babumoshai of bengal |
| Nationality | South Korean |
| Citizenship | South Korean |
| Born | 6 November 1992 Busan, South Korea |
| Education | Dong-eui University Dong-a University (M.Ed.) |
| Occupation | Kabaddi Player |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Weight | 82 kg (181 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country | South Korea |
| Sport | Kabaddi |
| Position | Raider |
| Kabaddi | Pro Kabaddi League |
| Club | Bengal Warriors (2014-2019) Patna Pirates (2019-) |
| Turned pro | 2014 |
Medal record | |
Template:Korean name Lee Jang-kun (Hangul: 이장군) is a South Korean professional Kabaddi player currently playing for Patna Pirates in Vivo Pro Kabaddi League.[1] He is the first overseas player in Pro Kabaddi League to score 400 raid points.[2] He became the most valuable international player In season 5 after he was retained by Bengal Warriors,[3] and he played for the same franchise until the 2018-19 Pro Kabaddi League season. He Joined the Patna Pirates in the 7th season of the Pro Kabaddi League.[4] He is the most successful foreign raider in the history of Pro Kabaddi League.
Career
Lee started his kabaddi career at the age of 18 when he was preparing for studying physical education at college. In two years, he was selected for the South Korean national kabaddi team as a junior at Dong-eui University.[5]
After winning bronze as a member of the national team at the 2013 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games, Lee captured his first top-level international medal at the 2014 Asian Games where South Korea clinched bronze in the men's kabaddi tournament. After the Asian Games Lee moved to India to join Pro Kabaddi League. He became a valuable player for his team afterwards.[6]
Career statistics
| Club Team | Session | League Season | Total Apps | Raid Points | Tackle Points | Total Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengal Warriors | 2014 | Pro Kabaddi League | 11 | 55 | 2 | 57 |
| Bengal Warriors | 2015 | Pro Kabaddi League | 14 | 48 | 2 | 50 |
| Bengal Warriors | 2016 January | Pro Kabaddi League | 15 | 79 | 11 | 90 |
| Bengal Warriors | 2016 June | Pro Kabaddi League | 11 | 61 | 4 | 65 |
| Bengal Warriors | 2017 | Pro Kabaddi League | 21 | 89 | 0 | 89 |
| Bengal Warriors | 2018 | Pro Kabaddi League | 18 | 79 | 3 | 82 |
| Total | 90 | 411 | 22 | 433 |
References
- ^ "Jang Kun Lee: A Pro Kabaddi superstar all the way from South Korea". Sportskeeda. March 8, 2016. Retrieved August 15, 2018.
- ^ https://khelkabaddi.in/jang-kun-lee-becomes-the-first-foreign-player-to-achieve-this-notable-feat/
- ^ https://sportstalk24.com/pro-kabaddi-league-jang-kun-lee-becomes-the-most-valuable-international-player-at-rs-80-lakhs/
- ^ https://www.sportskeeda.com/kabaddi/pkl-2019-3-players-to-look-out-for-from-patna-pirates/2
- ^ Han, Jae-hui (July 5, 2017). 카바디의 장군’ 인도서 억대 연봉 잡았다. Seoul Shinmun (in Korean). Retrieved August 15, 2018.
- ^ Kwon, Sang-kuk (January 10, 2018). 한국 카바디 캡틴 부산의 이장군, 종주국 인도서 '슈퍼스타' 발돋움. Busan Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved August 15, 2018.
External links
- Lee Jang-kun at bengalwarriors.com
- Living people
- South Korean kabaddi players
- Pro Kabaddi League players
- 1992 births
- People from Busan
- Asian Games medalists in kabaddi
- Kabaddi players at the 2014 Asian Games
- Kabaddi players at the 2018 Asian Games
- Asian Games silver medalists for South Korea
- Asian Games bronze medalists for South Korea
- Medalists at the 2014 Asian Games
- Medalists at the 2018 Asian Games