Gangjin-gun Secures Hosting of Three Nationwide Soccer Tournaments

Expecting Local Economic Revitalization Through Soccer Enthusiasm and Passion

Gangjin-gun, Jeollanam-do announced on the 8th that it has secured the hosting rights for the National Middle School Soccer League Championship for two consecutive years from 2024 to 2025, following the hosting of the Elementary (U12) Winter Festival Soccer Tournament and the 1st Grade Middle School Soccer Festival.

The National Middle School Soccer League Championship, held annually around November, is a tournament where 64 teams and 1,500 players from across the country compete passionately. It is expected to provide young players with an opportunity to experience the charm of soccer and develop their skills.

The 2024 national cycling team candidate winter training camp is ongoing in Gangjin until the 28th.
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Additionally, the 'Elementary (U12) Winter Festival Soccer Tournament,' scheduled to take place from the 16th to the 22nd of next month at the Gangjin Soccer Dedicated Stadium area, will feature 48 elementary (U12) teams nationwide, with over 1,000 participants competing fiercely for their team's honor over seven days.

Gangjin-gun is actively preparing for the nationwide soccer tournaments next year, including constructing one artificial turf field with a completion target of February.

To provide the best possible playing environment for visiting players and parents, Gangjin-gun is opening natural grass fields free of charge, supporting the deployment of emergency vehicles at each stadium, installing water fountains and water heaters, and preparing tea and coffee, making thorough preparations to welcome guests before the matches.

Last year, Gangjin-gun recorded 108,998 visitors through training camps and nationwide tournaments, generating an economic effect of 10.014 billion KRW. The ambitious plan for 2024 aims to attract 210,000 visitors and achieve an economic impact exceeding 20 billion KRW.

Gangjinwon, the county governor, stated, “Based on the nation’s best sports infrastructure, we will continuously promote Gangjin as the optimal location for sports tournaments and training camps, attracting more competitions and training teams to Gangjin, thereby igniting the revitalization of the local economy.”

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