"Building Unity Through Gateball Tournament" ... Changwon Special Mayor's Gateball Tournament Held

42 Amateur Teams, 300 Participants Join

Changwon Special City in Gyeongnam announced on the 24th that the "12th Changwon Special Mayor's Cup Gateball Tournament for Everyday Sports" was held at the auxiliary stadium of the Masan Baseball Center.

Changwon Special City Mayor Hong Nampyo is greeting elderly participants at the gateball tournament.

This tournament, hosted by the Changwon City Sports Council and organized by the Changwon City Gateball Association, was arranged to strengthen the bonds among club members. This year, 300 participants showcased the skills they have honed over time.

Gateball is a sport in which players use a T-shaped stick to hit a ball through gates on the field and strike the goal pole. It is physically less demanding and effective for fostering friendship and communication skills, making it especially popular among the elderly.

On this day, a total of 42 teams competed in the preliminary rounds across seven courts, and the winners, runners-up, and third-place teams were determined through a tournament format.

Hong Nam-pyo, Mayor of Changwon Special City, who attended the opening ceremony, said, "I hope this tournament will be a pleasant day that promotes health and opens a place for unity among the various divisions. I also hope that gateball will continue to grow as an everyday sport loved by even more citizens."

Meanwhile, the city plans to further expand sports facilities and programs tailored to the needs of the elderly, as interest in healthy aging and leisure continues to rise.

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