Gangjin-gun, National Weightlifters Gather
The 80th Mungok Seosangcheon Cup Weightlifting Competition Held Until the 12th
All Participants Submit Negative COVID-19 Test Results, Ensuring a Safe Event
Athletes participating in weightlifting training camp earlier this year are focusing on their training. (Photo by Gangjin-gun)
View original image[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-su] Gangjin-gun, Jeollanam-do announced on the 6th that it will hold the "80th Mungok Seo Sang-cheon Cup Weightlifting Competition" at the Gangjin-gun Indoor Gymnasium for six days from the 7th to the 12th.
This competition is hosted by the Korea Weightlifting Federation and organized by the Jeonnam Weightlifting Federation, with about 600 participants including athletes and officials from all categories (middle school, high school, university, and general division), competing in individual and team events.
The Mungok Seo Sang-cheon Cup is held annually by the Korea Weightlifting Federation to honor Mungok Seo Sang-cheon, known as the father of Korean weightlifting. Since 2019, an amateur division has been added to help expand the base of weightlifting enthusiasts.
Gangjin-gun, known as the mecca of weightlifting that produced athletes such as Lee Hyung-geun, Choi Dong-gil, and Hwang Ho-dong, is taking thorough measures against COVID-19 to ensure a safe competition. These measures include submitting a negative COVID-19 test result three days before the athletes arrive in Gangjin-gun, holding the competition without spectators, canceling amateur competitions, mandatory mask-wearing, temperature checks, and recording visitor logs and quarantine registers.
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County Governor Lee Seung-ok stated, "Gangjin-gun, with its mild climate and well-established sports infrastructure such as the weight training center, is an ideal location for sports competitions and training camps." He added, "We will do our best to continue the reputation of 'Sports City Gangjin' by strengthening COVID-19 prevention activities and attracting various competitions."
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