UNIST Rowing Team Wins Overall Championship at Jangbogo National Rowing Competition for 3 Consecutive Years

The UNIST Rowing Team won the overall championship in the men's university division at the 49th Jangbogo National Rowing Competition for the third consecutive year, earning the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries Award. The women's university division also performed well, finishing in second place overall.

The Jangbogo National Rowing Competition is regarded as one of the most prestigious rowing competitions nationwide. The event is divided into Division 1 for professional athletes and Division 2 for recreational sports enthusiasts.

The Division 2 competition, in which the UNIST Rowing Team participated, was held on the 1st and 2nd of this month at the Seonakdonggang Rowing Stadium in Busan.

The UNIST rowing team is taking a group commemorative photo.

The UNIST Rowing Team won first place in the men's university division in both the Eight (8+) and Coxed Four (4+) events. The Eight event involves eight rowers, and the Coxed Four involves four rowers competing with oars.

In the women's university division, they secured first place in the Coxed Four (4+) event. In the mixed division, which includes both men and women, they placed third.

The UNIST Rowing Team is dedicating themselves to training at a residential camp in Busan, which began on June 28, to defend their title at the upcoming National University Rowing Competition scheduled for late July. Coach Hanyangsang, affiliated with the Ulsan UNIST Sports Club, is in charge of their coaching.

Coach Han said, “I am amazed by the students' passion as they diligently participate in water and physical training sessions from early morning through afternoon without distinction. With this atmosphere, I am confident that we can win the university rowing competition again this year, following last year's victory.”

The university rowing competition is scheduled to be held from July 29 to 30 at the Yesan Yedangho Rowing Stadium.

The UNIST Rowing Team was established in 2013 with the goal of nurturing scientific and technological talents equipped with strong physical endurance, teamwork, and leadership. The UNIST Leadership Center actively supports rowing activities to cultivate students' leadership skills in communication and cooperation.

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