{
  "id": 5704961,
  "title": "'Perfect Shoot' captures triumph of Korea's first developmental disability handball league",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/perfect-shoot-captures-triumph-of-koreas-first-developmental-5704961",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-05T03:37:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/films/20260905/perfect-shoot-captures-triumph-of-koreas-first-developmental-disability-handball-league"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the nation's first developmental disability handball league, athletes with disabilities are breaking barriers and changing perceptions of competition. The documentary film \"Perfect Shoot\" provides an intimate perspective on this groundbreaking effort.\n\nDirected by Oh Kyu-ik, the film originally aimed for a local broadcast on MBC Chungbuk but was later expanded into a theatrical release after its growing acclaim. The documentary chronicles the league's inception in 2021, initiated by the Sports Support Center for the Disabled at Seowon University.\n\nWith corporate sponsorship and local welfare funding, 10 teams were established across the country. In 2022, handball was officially recognized as a demonstration sport by Special Olympics Korea, setting the stage for the inaugural national league launch in 2023. Over a three-year span, Oh captured the players' journey, showcasing their remarkable progress and resilience.",
  "summary": "Taking the court for the first time in their lives, athletes with developmental disabilities are redefining what it means to compete. The new sports documentary \"Perfect Shoot\" offers an intimate look at the nation's first handball league All Win Peak, created specifically for players with developmental disabilities. Directed by Oh Kyu-ik, the film was originally produced to be released on MBC…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "'Perfect Shoot' captures triumph of Korea's first developmental disability handball league",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/perfect-shoot-captures-triumph-of-koreas-first-developmental",
        "published": "2026-09-05T03:02:04.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}