Silla University Department of Physical Education Club Wins 1st Place at Yeosu National Marine Leisure Sports Competition

The ‘Surf Marine’ team, a marine sports club from the Department of Physical Education at Silla University, achieved excellent results, including first place, at the Yeosu National Marine Leisure Sports Competition.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hwang Dooyul] The ‘Surf Marine’ team, a marine sports club of the Department of Physical Education at Silla University, recently achieved excellent results, including first place, at the ‘Yeosu National Marine Leisure Sports Competition.’

The competition, hosted by the Korea Marine Boy Scouts Jeonnam Eastern Federation, was held from the 16th to the 18th and featured SUP and dragon boat events.

The 12-member Surf Marine team, composed of current students from Silla University’s Department of Physical Education, participated in both events and achieved outstanding results in both the general division team and individual competitions.

In the team event, they took first place in the dragon boat general division 100M category.

In the individual SUP (Stand Up Paddle) men’s division, Silla University swept first through fourth place, and in the women’s division, they secured first and third place respectively.

Lee Dongwoo, a third-year student and representative of the club from the Department of Physical Education, said, “I believe the excellent results were possible because every single athlete gave their best effort without any dropouts, pooling everyone’s sweat and passion toward the goal of winning. We will continue to participate in various marine leisure sports competitions to further promote Silla University’s Department of Physical Education and develop the capabilities of our team members.”

The Surf Marine team from Silla University’s Department of Physical Education also participated in the ‘10th National Kayak Competition for the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries Cup’ held on the 17th, where all participants achieved excellent results, demonstrating their active presence in various domestic competitions.

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