Kia Selects Ball Kids for Tennis Tournament '2024 Australia Open'

Kia announced on the 24th that it is recruiting Ball Kids who will participate in the '2024 Australian Open' until the 21st of next month.

The selected Ball Kids will take part in the '2024 Australian Open' held in Melbourne, Australia, from January 15 to 28 next year, performing essential roles such as ball supply during matches, player support, and court management.

Kia is the longest-standing sponsor of the Australian Open, one of the four major tennis Grand Slam tournaments renowned for its highest level of prestige. Kia has continued its sponsorship for 22 years since the 2002 tournament and, except for the 2021-2023 tournaments when Ball Kids selection was suspended due to the COVID-19 situation, has selected 20 Korean representative Ball Kids every year since the 2004 tournament.

Children or grandchildren of Kia customers (including purchase, long-term rental, lease, and used car owners) who are Korean nationals aged 12 to 15 as of January 1, 2024 (born between January 2, 2008, and January 1, 2012) and have no restrictions on overseas travel are eligible to apply.

Applications can be made through the website, and 20 Ball Kids will be finally selected after an English proficiency evaluation to assess communication skills necessary for the Ball Kids role, and a practical skills evaluation to check knowledge of tennis rules and athletic ability.

The 20 finally selected will undergo training and orientation for local activities to perform their roles and will serve as Ball Kids at the 2024 Australian Open.

A Kia representative stated, "Since we are selecting Ball Kids for the first time in four years, we have prepared various programs such as local city tours so that they can experience not only the Australian Open but also the local culture," adding, "It will be the best program for young tennis lovers in Korea."

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