Speed Skating Star Im Lee-won Throws First Pitch for Doosan Bears: A Dream Come True!

Daniel Kim | 2026.04.07

Lim Ri-won / Photo: Provided by Doosan Bears
By Lee Sang-pil, Sports Today South Korean speed skater Lim Ri-won will throw the ceremonial first pitch to show her support for the Doosan Bears.

The Doosan Bears have scheduled a ceremonial first pitch for the 8th at Jamsil Baseball Stadium ahead of their regular-season matchup with the Kiwoom Heroes.

The ceremony will feature Lim Ri-won, the youngest member of South Korea's speed-skating squad who competed at the 2026 Milan–Cortina d'Ampezzo Winter Olympics in February. A longtime Doosan Bears fan, Lim had even listed throwing a first pitch for the team on her personal bucket list.

Lim said, \"I'm thrilled to stand on the mound I've dreamed about. I hope to give the Bears a burst of winning energy to help them perform well this 2026 season.\"

[Sports Today reporter Lee Sang-pil sports@stoo.com]
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