Gangjin-gun Continues Its Reputation as a Premier Sports City

Holding the Korea Youth Junior Open Table Tennis Tournament While Following Quarantine Rules

Over 3,360 Participants Including Jeollanam-do Governor's Cup Soccer Tournament

2021 Korea Youth Junior Open Table Tennis Tournament King of Kings Round 1 Match (Photo by Gangjin-gun)

[Gangjin＝Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-su] The sports events held in June in Gangjin-gun, a sports mecca, were successfully completed through strict compliance with COVID-19 prevention guidelines.

According to Gangjin-gun on the 23rd, the ‘2021 Korea Youth Junior Open Table Tennis Championship King of Kings Round 1,’ held from the 11th to the 20th at Gangjin No. 1 Indoor Gymnasium, was hosted and organized by the Korea Youth Junior Table Tennis Federation and the Gangjin-gun Table Tennis Association. The competition was held in both female and male divisions, with about 360 participants showcasing their honed skills amid fierce competition.

On the final day of the tournament, former national team player Joo Se-hyuk (Korea Racing Authority) held an event where he demonstrated various techniques and coached youth players through an exhibition match.

Additionally, the ‘2021 Jeollanam-do Governor’s Cup Soccer Tournament,’ held over three days from the 18th to the 20th at Gangjin Sports Complex and other venues, was hosted and organized by the Jeonnam Football Association and Gangjin-gun Football Association. A total of 38 teams and about 1,000 participants from across Jeollanam-do gathered to strengthen camaraderie amid intense competition.

To prevent the spread of COVID-19, Gangjin-gun mandated the submission of negative test results, held matches without spectators, enforced mask-wearing, temperature checks, self-questionnaires for players (mandatory submission if symptoms appear), and submission of negative test results. Participants showing symptoms such as sore throat before or on the day of the event were restricted from participating and sent home. Thanks to these thorough prevention measures, no COVID-19 cases related to the events were reported.

Building on the successful hosting of six nationwide events, including the 67th Samiljeol Commemoration Gangjin Tour National Road Cycling Competition in the first half of the year, and eight amateur sports club competitions, Gangjin-gun plans to safely hold 31 nationwide competitions and 17 amateur sports events in the second half of the year, continuing its reputation as a premium sports city.

Lee Seung-ok, Gangjin-gun Governor, stated, “While improving the overall environment for various sports events held in Gangjin-gun, we will also focus all efforts on attracting various competitions and training camps through thorough COVID-19 prevention activities to revitalize the local economy.”

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