Nationwide Surfers! To 'Surfing Sanctuary' Songjeong Beach... Busan Mayor's Cup International Surfing Competition Opens on the 24th

International Surfing Competition on 24-25th ... Over 150 Domestic and International Athletes and Enthusiasts Participate

Competition in 10 Events Across 4 Divisions, with Opening and Closing Ceremonies and Beach Cleanup Activities

Busan City will host the "2023 Busan Metropolitan City Mayor's Cup International Surfing Competition" at Songjeong Beach for two days from the 24th to the 25th.

Poster of the '2023 Busan Metropolitan City Mayor's Cup International Surfing Competition'.

The Busan Mayor's Cup International Surfing Competition is an event hosted by Busan City and organized by the Busan Surfing Association. It has been held annually since 2009 to promote surfing culture and expand the base of marine sports.

Marking its 14th edition this year, the competition will feature about 150 participants including athletes and enthusiasts, who will compete in thrilling matches against the backdrop of Songjeong Beach. The competition will be held in a total of 10 events across 4 divisions: General, Beginner, Youth, and Adolescent. Trophies and prize money will be awarded to the top three winners in each event.

The 2022 competition scene. [Image source: Busan City]

On the first day of the competition, the 24th, the opening ceremony and preliminary rounds for each event will take place. On the 25th, the semifinals, finals, awards ceremony, and closing ceremony will be held. Additionally, a beach cleaning (beachcombing) program will be conducted as a concluding side event.

Yu Gyuwon, Director of the Tourism MICE Bureau of Busan City, stated, "Songjeong Beach is a natural surfing hotspot visited by surfing enthusiasts nationwide throughout all seasons." He added, "We hope not only the participating athletes but also many citizens will enjoy watching the competition and experience the charm of surfing."

For more detailed information regarding the competition, please refer to the official website.

Songjeong Beach in Busan, the venue of the competition, is famous as a surfing destination favored by surfers nationwide due to its gentle water depth, warm water temperature year-round, and waves and wind conditions suitable for surfing.

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