Pukyong National University Faculty and Staff Soccer Club Achieves Second Consecutive Victory at Minister of Education National Tournament

18 National and Public Universities Compete Nationwide
Sweeping Individual Awards and Proving Their Dominance

The Pukyong National University Faculty and Staff Soccer Club (President: Park Sungbae, Marine and Fisheries Officer) has proven itself to be the strongest faculty and staff soccer team among national and public universities, winning the "16th Minister of Education National and Public University Faculty and Staff Soccer Tournament" for the second consecutive year.

National Pukyong National University Faculty and Staff Soccer Club. Provided by Pukyong National University

The tournament was held at Hwamyeong Ecological Park in Busan from September 18 to 20, with over 600 participants from the soccer clubs of 18 national and public universities across the country, including Pukyong National University, competing fiercely.

Pukyong National University advanced to the finals as the top team in its group, recording three wins and one draw against Suncheon National University, Korea National University of Education, Hankyong National University, and Chonnam National University in the preliminary round. The team then showcased overwhelming performance, defeating Pusan National University 6-0 in the quarterfinals and Seoul National University 5-0 in the semifinals. In the final, they claimed victory by default due to Kyungpook National University's withdrawal, securing an undefeated championship for the second year in a row.

The club also achieved individual honors. Joo Hongjae from the Institute of Sports Promotion was named Most Valuable Player, while Ban Kyuhyun won the top scorer award, further elevating the team's reputation.

Founded in 2006, the Pukyong National University Faculty and Staff Soccer Club consists of around 60 members, including professors, staff, and teaching assistants. With strong organization and close-knit teamwork, the club has been active on the national stage. With this back-to-back championship, the club has firmly established itself as the undisputed top faculty and staff soccer team among national and public universities.

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