Order of Sport Merit


The Order of Sport Merit is one of South Korea's Orders of Merit. It is awarded to those who have rendered outstanding meritorious services in the interest of improving citizen's physique and national status through sports.

Classes

The Order of Sport Merit is conferred in five classes:
  1. Cheongnyong
  2. Maengho
  3. Geosang
  4. Baegma
  5. Girin

    Criteria

South Korean sports players can be awarded the order for their achievements at international competitions. The coaches and administrators including foreigners also can receive the order, irrespective of the criteria.
OrderPointsRequirement
Cheongnyong Medal1,500Include a gold medal at the Olympic Games or World Championships.
Maengho Medal700Include a silver medal at the Olympic Games or World Championships, or two gold medals at the Asian Games.
Geosang Medal400Include a bronze medal at the Olympic Games or World Championships, or a gold medal at the Asian Games.
Baegma Medal300—
Girin Medal250—

CompetitionGold medalistSilver medalistBronze medalist
Olympic Games800540320
Quadrennial World Championships400270160
Triennial World Championships350240140
20013580
Annual World Championships15010060
World University Games1007040
503520

RecordClimberExpedition leaderMember
Ascent of all 14 eight-thousanders1,500——
200——
Ascent of an eight-thousander via a new route20013580
Ascent of a seven-thousander via a new route1007040
503520
CompetitionGold medalistSilver medalistBronze medalist
20013580
IFSC Climbing Asian Championships201510

Recipients of the Cheongnyong Medal

Players

2009