07/15/2025
CJ Archery Academy Shines at Texas State Outdoor Archery Championship with 15 Medals.
CJ Archery Academy, led by Coach Hongeun Jang, achieved outstanding results at the Texas State Outdoor Archery Championship held in San Antonio, TX, on July 12-13. The academy’s athletes brought home a total of 15 medals-8 gold, 4 silver, and 3 bronze-marking - a significant milestone in the academy’s third year of operation and gaining attention within the Texas archery community.
Gold medalists:
Jaden Lee (U21 Men)
Noori Song (U21 Women)
Yejun Jang (U18 Men)
Jordan White (Para U18 Men)
Gene Kim (50+ Men)
Grace Walter (U15 Women)
Calla Khamapirad (U13 Women)
Saahas Chakra Chidurala (U10 Men)
Silver medalists:
Joshua Lee (U21 Men)
Songha Park (U21 Women)
Joohwi Park (U18 Men)
Lakhith Engimuri (U13 Men)
Bronze medalists:
Hyerin Na (U21 Women)
Erika Han (U18 Women)
Luis Na (U15 Men)
Among the standouts was Jaden Lee, one of the first students to join CJ Archery Academy. He won bronze just nine months after beginning archery at the 2023 Texas State Championship, followed by a silver medal in 2024, and now a gold in 2025-showcasing steady growth and perseverance.
U21 female athletes Noori Song, with a background in Kendo, and Songha Park, a former volleyball player, both showed exceptional athletic ability. They began archery just a year ago and already compete at the Olympic distance (70m), securing medals at the state level.
Coach Hongeun Jang commented, “In this large-scale event with over 100 participants, all 20 athletes from CJ Archery Academy gave their best and performed remarkably well, even against seasoned competitors.” He also expressed gratitude to the supportive parents and added, “Regardless of the results, this competition provided valuable experience for all our students. We will continue to work hard in preparation for the JOAD U.S. Open National Tournament taking place in New Mexico this week.”
CJ Archery Academy welcomed a new coach earlier this year-Jorrin Song, who joined in April to assist Coach Jang. Coach Song was a member of the U.S. Junior National Team in 2018 and recently moved to Austin, Texas, after graduating from college in Virginia.