"Go NC Dinos"... Changwon Mayor Hong Nam-pyo Throws First Pitch to Wish for Home Victory

Changwon Special City and Club Continue Social Contribution Projects Such as Free Admission Support for the Culturally Underprivileged

Nam-pyo Hong, the mayor of Changwon Special City in Gyeongnam, threw the ceremonial first pitch to wish for the victory of the NC Dinos and encouraged the team during the game against the Samsung Lions at Changwon NC Park Masan Stadium.

Changwon Special City Mayor Hong Nampyo is throwing the ceremonial first pitch to wish for an NC Dinos home game victory.

The event, held on the 18th, was organized as the 'Changwon Citizens' Day' event, which was canceled due to rain on July 2. With the 2024 professional baseball season entering its final stretch, the event aimed to serve as a turning point for the NC Dinos and to unite Changwon citizens in support of the team's victory.

The players wore Changwon Citizens' Day uniforms for the game, and various events were prepared for citizens and fans, including the presentation of mint uniforms autographed by the players, Changwon LG Sakers autographed balls, and pre- and post-game fan experiences.

Mayor Hong, who visited the stadium, first had a conversation with Jinman Lee, CEO of the NC Dinos, and other baseball officials, then took to the field to throw the first pitch wishing for victory, joining citizens in supporting the NC Dinos.

Additionally, as part of a mutual cooperation agreement signed in May to strengthen city administration promotion and social contribution, the city and the club invited and supported more than 100 underprivileged individuals to watch the game. This initiative aims to expand opportunities for citizens to enjoy sports and promote a healthy leisure culture, targeting low-income children and youth. Another 100 people will be invited on the 28th, and the city plans to continue expanding its social contribution projects in the future.

Mayor Hong stated, "I hope the players and fans will become one team so that we can enjoy autumn baseball in Changwon again this year, and I look forward to the NC Dinos demonstrating their strength once more. The city will also do its best, together with the club, to expand community contribution projects and create a pleasant viewing environment."

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