'Volleyball Nations League' Opens on the 27th in Suwon, Gyeonggi-do

Suwon Mayor Lee Jae-jun raised his hand to greet citizens after watching the match between Korea and Bulgaria at the 'Suwon Volleyball Nations League,' which opened at 7 p.m. on the 27th at the Seosuwon Chilbo Gymnasium.

On the 27th in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, the '2023 Suwon Volleyball Nations League' featuring women's volleyball national teams from eight countries including South Korea officially opened.

On the 28th, Suwon City announced that the Suwon Volleyball Nations League, with participation from eight countries including South Korea, the United States, Poland, Germany, Bulgaria, Serbia, the Dominican Republic, and China, will be held at the Seosuwon Chilbo Gymnasium until the 2nd of next month.

On the evening of the 27th at 7 PM, Suwon Mayor Lee Jae-jun watched the opening match between South Korea and Bulgaria and said, "I am pleased that the Suwon Volleyball Nations League is being held in the sports city of Suwon," adding, "I hope the spectators and players create great memories here in Suwon."

Hosted by the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) and organized by the Korea Volleyball Association, Gyeonggi Volleyball Association, and Suwon Volleyball Association, the '2023 FIVB Women's Volleyball Nations League' is taking place from May 30 to July 16 across seven cities worldwide including Suwon. The Suwon tournament is the third-week preliminary league of the '2023 Suwon Women's Volleyball Nations League.'

South Korea will play against Bulgaria and the Dominican Republic at 7 PM on June 27 and 29, and against China and Poland at 2 PM on July 1 and 2. South Korea lost 1-3 to Bulgaria in the match held on the 27th.

Earlier, on the 2nd, Suwon City signed a cooperation agreement with the Korea Volleyball Association, Gyeonggi Volleyball Association, and Suwon Volleyball Association for the successful hosting of the '2023 Suwon Volleyball Nations League.'

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