Gwangju Fire Department Hosts 7th Fire Commissioner’s National Firefighting Sports Festival

Gwangju Fire Safety Headquarters held the preliminary baseball match of the 7th National Firefighting Sports Festival hosted by the Fire Commissioner. Photo by Gwangju Dongbu Fire Station

Gwangju Fire Safety Headquarters announced on June 9 that it had held the preliminary baseball match of the 7th National Firefighting Sports Festival hosted by the Fire Commissioner.

In the match held that day at the Gwangju Mudeung Amateur Baseball Stadium, Daegu Fire Department defeated Gyeongbuk Fire Department with a score of 8 to 4.

After the game, players from both teams applauded each other's efforts and shared a strong sense of camaraderie. During the group photo session, everyone smiled brightly, reaffirming the value of unity among firefighters and adding special meaning to the moment.

This year’s National Firefighting Sports Festival consists of a total of seven sports: soccer, baseball, basketball, table tennis, jokgu, tennis, and badminton, and will continue until June 11.

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