Gangjin-gun Unites Over 300 Football Players Through Their Sweat

Gangjin County successfully concluded the "24th Gangjin County Mayor's Cup Workplace and Social Organization Soccer Tournament" at the Gangjin Sports Complex on the 7th. (Photo by Gangjin County)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-su] Gangjin County, Jeollanam-do, announced on the 9th that it successfully concluded the "24th Gangjin County Mayor's Cup Workplace and Social Organization Soccer Tournament" at the Gangjin Sports Complex on the 7th.

About 300 club members, executives, and their families from five teams in the area participated, sharing a time of harmony while checking each other's skills amid fierce competition among the players.

The tournament, conducted in a full league format starting with the match between the Gangjin County Office team and the Gangjin Fisheries Cooperative team and ending with the match between the Transportation Union team and the Gangjin Police Station team, saw the Gangjin Fisheries Cooperative team win the championship, the Gangjin County Office team finish as runner-up, and the OB Soccer Club and Police Station team share third place.

The event was originally planned for around May but was decided to be held after social distancing measures were lowered to Level 1 due to the COVID-19 situation. It was conducted with thorough quarantine measures such as temperature checks, mask-wearing, visitor log registration, and disinfection.

Lee Seung-ok, Gangjin County Mayor, said, "I thank all the residents who have worked hard to keep the area COVID-19 free, and I appreciate the Soccer Association for their wholehearted efforts to safely hold the tournament while strictly adhering to quarantine rules." He added, "We will continue to strictly recognize the risk of COVID-19 infection and implement flawless quarantine measures while doing our best to revitalize the local economy through various sports competitions and programs."

Kim Joo-hoon, Acting President of the Gangjin County Sports Council, stated, "Sports activities not only promote health but also serve as a venue for community harmony. Especially soccer, which requires 11 players to unite as one, will continue to be a place for harmony, and we will do our best to ensure that."

Meanwhile, the county plans to host the National Business and University Badminton Championships from the 27th of this month to the 4th of next month. They aim to revitalize the local economy through hosting various competitions and attracting training camps.

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