Yeonggwang-gun to Host Summer National Elementary School Soccer League on July 2

Yeonggwang-gun, Jeollanam-do (Governor Kang Jong-man) announced on the 31st that it will hold the "2023 Millennium Light Yeonggwang Summer National Elementary School Soccer League" for 9 days from the 2nd to the 10th of next month at two venues, Yeonggwang Sportium Soccer Stadium and auxiliary stadium.

Yeonggwang-gun will hold the 'Summer National Elementary School Soccer League' from the 2nd to the 10th of next month at two locations: Yeonggwang Sportium Soccer-exclusive Stadium and Auxiliary Stadium.
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Hosted and organized by the Yeonggwang-gun Sports Council and Yeonggwang-gun Football Association, this soccer league will feature 14 teams nationwide, with over 350 players and related personnel participating.

During the day, each team's coaches will conduct planned training sessions, and at night, teams will verify their skills through league matches, providing a systematic program that is expected to result in high satisfaction among participating teams.

It is anticipated that not only about 400 elementary school players and related personnel but also the players' parents will stay in Yeonggwang during the league period, which is expected to invigorate the local economy.

A county official said, "We are pleased that soccer hopefuls from across the country will train in the county again this year following last year," adding, "We plan to do our best to ensure thorough inspection of sports and safety facilities at the stadium and to provide attentive services in accommodations and restaurants so that the players participating in this soccer league can focus solely on training and matches."

Yeonggwang = Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Lee Jeonseong baekok@asiae.co.kr

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