Kang Chae-young, known as “The Destroyer,” is a South Korean archer whose remarkable skill has garnered her numerous accolades in the world of recurve archery. Born with a natural talent for the sport, Kang has become a dominant force on the international stage, consistently showcasing her precision and determination.

In 2017, Kang’s prowess shone brightly as she clinched the gold medal in both the women’s individual recurve and women’s team recurve events at the Summer Universiade in Taipei, Taiwan. That same year, she further solidified her status by claiming gold medals in the team and mixed team events at the World Archery Championships in Mexico City, Mexico.

Her stellar performance continued into 2019, where Kang emerged victorious in the women’s recurve event at the Archery World Cup final, marking her first appearance in the prestigious final. Setting a new world record in the 70m ranking round at the World Archery Championships, she showcased unparalleled skill before medaling in multiple events.

Recognized for her outstanding achievements, Kang was honored with the 2019 World Archery Athlete of the Year award in the recurve women’s category. Her dominance persisted in 2021 when she secured a gold medal in the women’s team event at both the Tokyo Olympics and the World Archery Championships in Yankton, United States.

With her unwavering determination and unmatched talent, Kang Chae-young continues to inspire aspiring archers worldwide, leaving an indelible mark on the sport she passionately represents.