This Year's Gumi Dodram Cup Pro Volleyball Tournament Successfully Concluded

Opening on July 29, 36,716 Visitors Over 16 Days

Revitalizing Local Economy Through Restaurants and Lodging Businesses

The '2023 Gumi Dodram Cup Pro Volleyball Tournament,' which opened on the 29th of last month and was held for 16 days at the Park Chung-hee Gymnasium in Gumi, concluded on the 13th.

'2023 Gumi Dodram Cup Pro Volleyball Tournament'.

In the women's division held first, GS Caltex lifted the championship trophy for the second consecutive time following last year, and in the subsequent men's division, OK Financial Group won the championship.

The total number of spectators during the tournament was 36,716, falling short of the expected 40,000; however, considering the severe heatwave and the typhoon crisis that swept across South Korea, the outcome is regarded as quite successful.

The city focused on revitalizing the local economy through the tournament by providing citizens with enjoyable spectacles and entertainment throughout the summer while hosting the pro volleyball event.

Including the players, the Korea Volleyball Federation, and agencies, about 8,000 people stayed in the region over the 16 days, and local restaurants and accommodations thrived daily due to visitors from other regions attending the games.

Additionally, to enhance spectator convenience, food trucks, concession stands inside the gymnasium, and a flea market for small business owners were organized with participation from Gumi-based businesses to ensure that the benefits of hosting the volleyball tournament reached the citizens. Although there was a difference between weekdays and weekends, sales sometimes reached as high as 2.5 million KRW per day.

Kim Jang-seop, president of the Gumi Small Business Association who participated in operating the concession stands, said, "The pro volleyball tournament held over 16 days brought vitality to the local economy after a long time," and added, "I hope many large-scale sports events will be hosted in the future to provide more opportunities for local small business owners."

Mayor Kim Jang-ho stated, "Following the pro volleyball tournament, we will do our best to attract various sports events to the region to expand citizens' leisure activities through sports and revitalize the local economy."

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