Jang Gi-Yeong

Biographical information

RolesAdministrator
SexMale
Full nameJang•Gi-Yeong
Used nameJang•Gi-Yeong
Name orderOriental
Original name장•기영
Other namesChang Key-Young
Born2 May 1916 in Seoul, Seoul (KOR)
Died11 April 1977 in Seoul, Seoul (KOR)
NOC Republic of Korea

Biography

Chang Key-Young was a top businessman in Korea, working as a banker, publisher, sports leader, and politician. In politics he was a Member of Parliament, Minister of Economic Planning, and Deputy Prime Minister. In sports administration he served as either President or Vice-President for various National Federations, including athletics, baseball, football, and tennis. He was appointed to the Korean Olympic Committee in 1954 and became President of that group from 1966-68. He also served as President of the Asian Games Federation. Chang became an IOC Member in May 1967 and served until his death in 1977. He never missed an IOC Session during his tenure.

Organization roles

Role Organization Tenure NOC As
President Korean Sport and Olympic Committee 1966—1968 KOR Jang Gi-Yeong
Member International Olympic Committee 1967—1977 KOR Jang Gi-Yeong