Our Diversity Scholarship Foundation, part of Woori Financial Group, announced that Eddie Daniel, a scholarship recipient, will represent South Korea at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
Daniel, who plays for the Seoul SK Knights, has gained recognition as the first high school graduate to win the KBL Rookie Sixth Man Award. This award is given to players who excel as substitutes, making significant contributions to their teams.
When he was first selected as a scholarship recipient, Daniel expressed, "I will grow strong with the generous support I have received." After being named to the national team this year, he stated, "I want to be someone who can share the support and help I have received with others."
Lee Ji-hyun, deputy director of the Our Diversity Scholarship Foundation, said, "We will continue to support children’s potential in various fields, including sports."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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