'Korea-China-Japan Visually Impaired Tennis Tournament' to be Held at Woosuk University on the 28th

Development of Special Air Gun by Visually Impaired Takey Miyoshi

Woosuk University (President Park No-jun) announced on the 21st that it will host the "13th Korea-China-Japan Tennis Tournament for the Visually Impaired" over two days, from the 28th to the 29th, at the gymnasium on the Jeonju campus.

The tournament is organized by the Korea Blind Tennis Federation and hosted by Woosuk University's Center for Students with Disabilities and the Department of Special Education. Approximately 300 participants, including players, coaches, and volunteers, are expected to attend. The competition is divided into B1, B2, B3, and Open (men's and women's singles) categories based on visual acuity, with preliminary rounds (league format), semifinals (tournament format), and finals.

The 13th Korea-China-Japan Tennis Tournament for the Visually Impaired will be held at Woosuk University on the 28th and 29th.
[Photo by Woosuk University]

Blind tennis began when Miyoshi Takei (武井?良), a visually impaired person from Japan, developed a special ball that makes sound. It has since spread to more than 20 countries, including Korea, China, Japan, the United States, and the United Kingdom.

Professor Jeong Jin-ja from the Department of Special Education explained, "Blind tennis is played on a court about 5 meters shorter than regular tennis courts, using a sponge ball with a diameter of 9 cm that contains beads to produce sound. Players rely on the sound of the ball during the game. While regular tennis allows the ball to bounce once, blind tennis rules vary by visual classification: B1 and B2 players can let the ball bounce up to three times, B3 players up to two times, and Open category players only once."

Meanwhile, the tournament opening ceremony is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on the 28th, with Ra Jong-il, president of the Korea Blind Tennis Federation, and Yoo Hee-tae, Wanju County governor, in attendance. A scholarship award ceremony for students with disabilities and international students will also be held during the event.

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