Sang Eun Lee

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IOC YL BIO:

Sang Eun is a former athlete in short-track skating, speed skating, and ice hockey. Her athletic career ignited a deep commitment to promoting sports for social good and advocating for athletes. This passion drove her to pursue a bachelor's degree in international studies and a master's degree in international law.

Sang Eun has made meaningful contributions to the Olympic Movement, serving as a team host for the Women’s Ice Hockey Games at the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Games and as a National Olympic Committee assistant for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

She brought her vision to life by founding 'The Dream League,' Korea's first-ever women’s ice hockey league, alongside development programs aimed at empowering young female athletes. She amplifies her impact as a member of the International Olympic Committee's Athlete’s Entourage Commission, where she shares insights from her experience to advance the future of sports governance.

Sang Eun Lee is a member of the Athletes' Entourage Commission

PROJECT:

The Dream League

What we do: "Let the puck drop for the girls." The Dream League empowers girls and women in ice hockey by offering opportunities for training and playing games, reducing the gender disparity in the sport.

How we do it? The Dream League offers a comprehensive program that allows girls and women to play games, participate in structured training sessions, and develop essential life skills. Our approach includes delivering the Olympic Values Education, which instils the value of respect, excellence, and friendship among the players, coaches, and referees. By doing so, we nurture well-rounded, empowered athletes on and off the ice.

How far we’ve come The Dream League has made remarkable strides since its launch, evolving from Korea’s first-ever women's ice hockey league to the country’s official national women’s programme. Starting with 120 players in 2022, the league now engages over 250 players across 16 teams, including participants from every province and international collaborations within the development programmes during the off-season.

The participants are also spreading the values on various international stages, such as the national team players selected at The Dream League winning the silver medal at the Gangwon 2024 YOG women's 3-on-3 ice hockey games. By focusing on quality training, excellence and integrity in games, and Olympic Values Education, The Dream League has empowered over a thousand girls and women and established a safe, supportive community, inspiring the next generation of women's ice hockey players in Korea and beyond.

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