Hampyeong-gun Holds Inauguration Ceremony for 'Hampyeong Nabi Youth Baseball Sports Club'

Raising 'Baseball Dream Trees' Together with Hampyeong County Sports Council

[Hampyeong=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] Hampyeong County and the Hampyeong County Sports Council have taken active steps to nurture local youth baseball prospects.

On the 6th, Jeonnam Hampyeong County announced that the inauguration ceremony of the 'Hampyeong Nabi Youth Baseball Sports Club' was held on the 2nd at the Hampyeong Youth Baseball Stadium.

The inauguration ceremony proceeded in the order of progress report, presentation of appreciation plaques to club sponsors (Hampyeong Livestock Cooperative President, Puzzle E&C), guest congratulatory speeches, first pitch and first bat, and commemorative photos. Attendees included Lee Sang-ik, Hampyeong County Governor, Park Jong-hee, President of Hampyeong County Sports Council, Kim Hyung-mo, Chairman of Hampyeong County Council, and Kim Wan, Director of Hampyeong Office of Education.

The Hampyeong Nabi Youth Baseball Sports Club held its inaugural general meeting in April, establishing its executive board and bylaws. After completing its corporate registration in June, the club currently operates with 26 youth members interested in baseball.

Additionally, the sports club was selected for the 'Korean Sports Council School-Linked Sports Club Public Project,' receiving annual support of 80 million KRW from the National Sports Promotion Fund and 20 million KRW from county funds for five years.

Governor Lee Sang-ik stated, “With the establishment of the youth baseball team, we will continuously create an environment where local prospects can demonstrate their abilities. Furthermore, we will strive to foster professional talent by revitalizing sports clubs such as wrestling and golf.”

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