Suncheon-si to Host 2021 Eup-Myeon-Dong Sports Tournament

On the 20th at Palma Gymnasium, Promoting Health and Unity for Citizens Weary from COVID-19

Jokgu preliminary match scene (Photo by Suncheon City)

[Suncheon=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] Suncheon City, Jeollanam-do (Mayor Heo Seok) announced on the 18th that it will hold an Eup-Myeon-Dong Sports Competition at Palma Gymnasium on the 20th.

This event was prepared to comfort citizens who have been exhausted by COVID-19 and to promote citizens' health and harmony through sports.

Starting with the opening ceremony around 10 a.m., players selected from each Eup-Myeon-Dong will compete in seven events: Suncheon-style Ssireum, soccer, jokgu, gateball, 400-meter relay, Yutnori, and tug of war.

Prior to the main competition, preliminary rounds were held since last month centered on the Eup-Myeon-Dong Sports Associations to select the Eup-Myeon-Dong teams advancing to the finals.

From around 2 p.m., the Harmony Festival will feature a singing contest between Eup-Myeon-Dong teams, a talent show open to all citizens, and a raffle drawing.

The city plans to operate the event safely by requiring all participating athletes and related personnel to have completed COVID-19 vaccinations or submit a negative PCR test result.

A city official stated, “We hope this event will serve as an opportunity for many citizens, who have been isolated and restricted due to COVID-19, to reconnect and unite once again,” and added, “We ask for the interest and participation of many citizens to brighten this event.”

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