World Archery President Uğur Erdener congratulated World Archery Asia President Chung Eui-sun on becoming Hyundai chair ©Getty Images

World Archery President Uğur Erdener congratulated World Archery Asia President Chung Eui-sun after he was appointed chair of Hyundai Motor Group.

Chung had been executive vice-chairman since 2018, but now takes over at the helm of the company. 

He replaces his father, Chung Mong-koo, who had not made an official appearance since 2016 and has been made honorary chairman. 

Chung Eui-sun has served as World Archery Asia President and Korean Archery Association President since 2005.

Erdener, an International Olympic Committee member and former vice-president, wrote a letter to Chung to congratulate him.

Chung Eui-sun has served as World Archery Asia President and Korean Archery Association President since 2005 ©Hyundai
Chung Eui-sun has served as World Archery Asia President and Korean Archery Association President since 2005 ©Hyundai

"As president of World Archery, it is my pleasure and honour to congratulate you for this accomplishment," Erdener said. 

"Hyundai Motor Group could not have a better leader in these challenging times and I am sure that you will enhance even more the excellence of Korean manufacturing, similar to the excellence of Korean archery."

Hyundai is a long-time supporter of archery, both in South Korea and on the international stage. 

The car manufacturer has acted as title sponsor of the Archery World Cup and World Archery Championships since 2016.