Volleyball Enthusiasts Gather in Changwon Nationwide ... National Men's and Women's Volleyball Tournament Held in Commemoration of Jinhae Gunhangje Festival

A Festival of Harmony Unfolds, Regardless of Victory or Defeat

Changwon Special City in Gyeongnam announced that the 12th Jinhae Gunhangje National Men's and Women's Volleyball Tournament was successfully held at the Jinhae Culture Center Gymnasium from the 25th to the 26th, with about 1,000 volleyball enthusiasts from 60 teams across the country participating.

The 12th Jinhae Gunhangje Commemorative National Men’s and Women’s Volleyball Tournament Held.

This tournament, hosted by the Changwon Volleyball Association and sponsored by Changwon Special City and the Changwon Sports Council, was divided into a total of 60 teams: 24 men's club teams (Division 3), 24 women's club teams (Division 3), and 12 senior teams, all competing passionately.

Celebrating its 12th year, the volleyball tournament has firmly established itself as a representative volleyball festival, significantly promoting the Jinhae Gunhangje and allowing volleyball enthusiasts nationwide to experience their love, passion, unity, and friendship for the sport.

Reflecting this, every match was filled with enthusiastic cheers and excitement comparable to the V-League. During the games, players comforted each other after mistakes and shouted encouragement when someone performed well, demonstrating a warm and friendly atmosphere on the court.

Volleyball enthusiasts from all over the country who visited the venue said, "With each passing year, the Jinhae Gunhangje National Men's and Women's Volleyball Tournament is increasingly becoming a place for exchange, unity, and celebration among volleyball lovers."

In his welcoming speech, Deputy Mayor Cho Myeongrae said, "I hope this tournament will be a festival of unity where volleyball players can fully showcase the skills they have honed, regardless of winning or losing," and added, "Changwon City will continue to actively work to expand the base of volleyball as a daily sport to help improve citizens' health."

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