The 6th Yeongdeok County Association President's Life Sports Gateball Tournament Concludes Successfully

A Venue for Seniors' Physical and Mental Well-being
and Healthy Community Interaction

The 6th Yeongdeok County Association President's Life Sports Gateball Tournament, hosted and organized by the Yeongdeok County Gateball Association in North Gyeongsang Province, was held successfully at the Dalsan-myeon Gateball Stadium on September 10.

The opening ceremony, which took place at 10 a.m., was attended by many distinguished guests who greeted the participating athletes and celebrated the start of the tournament together.

A total of 10 teams participated in this tournament. Through group preliminaries, the teams advancing to the finals were selected. After intense matches in the finals, the Ochon team won first place, the Palgak team came in second, and the Yeonghae and Jipum teams each received encouragement awards.

Each team demonstrated the skills they had honed over time, delivering high-level performances, and the participants' dedication until the very end drew cheers and applause from the audience.

Governor Kim Kwangyeol said, "I believe this tournament has deepened the friendship and communication among local seniors," and added, "We will continue to provide strong support for healthy leisure activities and the promotion of life sports for seniors."

Kim Kwangyeol, Yeongdeok County Governor, congratulating the opening of the 6th Yeongdeok County Association Chairman's Life Sports Gateball Tournament. Provided by Yeongdeok County

Gateball is a sport that requires concentration and strategy. As it allows for both physical and mental activity at the same time, it has become established as a suitable life sport for seniors.

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