Changnyeong County Governor's Cup Amateur 'Gyeongnam Open Table Tennis Tournament' Draws Over 400 Participants

Prizes, Wage Complaints, Hwawangsas 1kg Pine Mushroom Participants Cheer and 'Eyes Sparkle'

'The 11th Changnyeong County Mayor's Cup Amateur Gyeongnam Open Table Tennis Tournament' held in Changnyeong County, Gyeongnam.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Wook] Table tennis enthusiasts from the Gyeongnam region visited Changnyeong-gun to fully enjoy the autumn atmosphere beyond the threshold.

About 400 table tennis enthusiasts participated on the 24th in the 'Gyeongnam Open Table Tennis Tournament' hosted by the county and organized by the Changnyeong Table Tennis Association, showcasing their honed skills and strengthening camaraderie among club members.

County Governor Kim Bu-young said in his opening remarks, "I am confident that this tournament will play a significant role in expanding the base of domestic table tennis clubs as a lifestyle sport," adding, "I hope everyone enjoys the event without injuries or safety accidents."

County Council Chairman Kim Jae-han stated, "Table tennis is an attractive lifestyle sport that does not require large costs or time and allows maintaining health with little effort," and expressed hope that "this will be a warm occasion to foster friendship among club members who have not met due to COVID-19."

Seong Da-in, President of the Changnyeong Table Tennis Association, said, "Table tennis, which achieved the historic feat of world domination for the first time in Korean ball sports history in 1973, has become a popular sport that anyone can enjoy anytime and anywhere," and urged, "Please do not be obsessed with winning, but make this a wonderful event to share friendship and harmony through the skills you have practiced."

Following the opening ceremony, the lucky draw featured various table tennis-related items and a 1kg package of Hwawangsang Songi mushrooms, which were once presented to kings, dazzling the participating enthusiasts. This tournament is held over two days, on the 23rd and 24th.

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