Homeplus Opens Futsal Courts at Incheon Inha and Cheonan Sinbang Stores... "Expanding Experiential Stores"

The Peach Open Commemorative Youth Futsal Tournament Held

On the 17th, youth players are having a futsal match at 'The Peach,' the rooftop futsal court of Homeplus Incheon Inha branch.

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chunhan] Homeplus announced on the 18th that it has partnered with HNS to newly open a large experiential tenant futsal field called 'The Pitch' at Incheon Inha Branch and Cheonan Sinbang Branch, covering approximately 1517㎡ (460 pyeong).

The Pitch is a field designed for use by local residents and clubs at any time, featuring two outdoor fields built to international standards (length 42m, width 22m). It is equipped with eco-friendly artificial turf and sports-specific LED lighting that brightly illuminates the field at night, enabling games both day and night.

Considering the characteristics of large marts attracting customers of all ages from children to adults, the design incorporates safety elements. The usual distance between support posts, typically 7 to 10 meters, has been narrowed to within 5 meters, and 1.5-meter-high safety cushions have been installed at the front of each field to prevent player injuries.

To celebrate the opening of the Incheon Inha Branch futsal field, Homeplus held 'The Pitch Open Festival.' The tournament featured 20 teams and about 200 players from kindergarten to 4th grade elementary school. The Namyang HJ FC team won in the kindergarten and 2nd-3rd grade elementary divisions, while the Bundang Best One FC team took first place in the 4th grade division. HNS plans to hold additional adult men's and women's futsal tournaments this fall at The Pitch on the Homeplus rooftop and other locations.

A Homeplus official stated, “We will utilize the accessibility and space of large marts to fill cultural and sports facilities like futsal fields and coexist with the local community. We will continue to transform from a shopping-focused large mart into a fun place recognized as a hot spot for all generations.”

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