The International Organization for Health, Sports, and Kinesiology (IOHSK) is proud to announce that Sung‑Je Park, IOHSK Asia Vice President and Co-Chair of the 9th IOHSK International Conference (2026), and Professor at Chung‑Ang University, together with doctoral candidate Junhee Lee, have received the prestigious Nasara Academic Award.

The International Organization for Health, Sports, and Kinesiology (IOHSK) is proud to announce that Dr. Sung-Je Park, Vice President of IOHSK Asia and Co-Chair of the 9th IOHSK International Conference, has been elected as President of the Korea Olympic Torch Association.

Professor Dr. Sung-Je Park at Chung-Ang University, Korea was inaugurated as the 15th President of the Korea Olympic Torch Association, a nonprofit and non-governmental sports organization in Korea. He was elected during the 2025 Korea Olympic Torch Association Fall Academic Conference, Sports Awards Ceremony, and Presidential Inauguration and Farewell Ceremony, held on December 5 at the Seoul Olympic Parktel. His official term will begin in January 2026.

The International Organization for Health, Sports, and Kinesiology (IOHSK) is pleased to announce the 2025–2026 Class of IOHSK Fellows:

• Dr. Arvin Andacao (Fellow #12), Davao Oriental State University, Philippines

• Dr. Naoki Suzuki (Fellow #13), Tokyo Gakugei University, Japan

• Dr. Meungguk Park (Fellow #14), Southern Illinois University, U.S.A.

• Dr. Ruben L. Tagare (Fellow #15), University of Southern Mindanao, Philippines

• Dr. Timothy Baghurst (Fellow #16), Florida State University, U.S.A.

The IOHSK Fellowship represents far more than a title—it is one of the highest honors bestowed by the organization. Each Fellow is recognized for distinguished scholarly achievement, exemplary service, and sustained leadership that advances IOHSK’s mission and strengthens the global community of professionals in health, sports, and kinesiology.