Changwon National University Table Tennis Team Wins the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Cup Tournament 'Championship Flag'

The Changwon University Table Tennis Team clinched the championship in both the women's college division team event and individual event at the 56th Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism Minister's National Men and Women Student Table Tennis Championships.

According to the university, the Changwon University team advanced to the finals after a tight 2-2 victory over Yongin University in the semifinals.

In the final, they defeated Hannam University 3-0 to claim the championship trophy for this season, achieving back-to-back titles in the tournament following last year.

Changwon National University table tennis team players are holding awards and posing for a commemorative photo.
[Photo by Changwon National University]

In the women's individual singles, first-year student Park Ji-eun from the Department of Physical Education won first place, while senior Park Heon-min took third place.

Both players also participated in the women's doubles event alongside third-year student Kang Eun-ji and second-year student Jang Yoon-seo, with both teams earning bronze medals.

Park Ji-eun, who won the women's university division singles match, is posing with a medal around her neck.
[Photo by Changwon National University]

In the men's individual doubles, senior Kim Hee-mang and second-year student Kim Jin-taek defeated Andong University to reach the finals and finished as runners-up.

Kim Jin-taek also competed in the individual singles event, securing second place.

In the men's college division team event, they advanced to the semifinals by defeating Yeongsan University but lost to Hannam University, earning a bronze medal.

Changwon University earned a total of 2 gold, 2 silver, and 4 bronze medals in this tournament.

A representative of the table tennis team said, "Once again, our Changwon University table tennis team has proven its strength," and added, "Please look forward to our performances in the upcoming National Sports Festival and next year's tournament."

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