BNK Gyeongnam Bank Hosts "BNK Gyeongnam Bank Cup Gyeongsangnam-do Government, Corporations, and Amateur Soccer Tournament"

30 Teams from Local Government Agencies and Amateur Leagues Participate
Event Includes Scholarship Awards for Promising Local Soccer Players

BNK Gyeongnam Bank has created a festival where local soccer enthusiasts can come together and build camaraderie.

On October 25 and 26, BNK Gyeongnam Bank hosted the "2025 BNK Gyeongnam Bank Cup Gyeongsangnam-do Government, Corporations, and Amateur Soccer Tournament."

2025 BNK Gyeongnam Bank Cup Gyeongsangnam-do Government, Corporations, and Amateur Soccer Tournament.

The opening ceremony, held at the main stadium of Changwon Sports Park, was attended by Kim Taehan, President of BNK Gyeongnam Bank, National Assemblyman Heo Seongmu, Oh Jinyeol, President of the Changwon Football Association, as well as players from participating teams and their supporters.

In particular, to boost interest among soccer fans in the province and encourage more teams to participate, former Seongnam FC manager Kim Namil and KBS announcer Kim Bomin were invited, and an autograph session was held.

During the opening ceremony, hosted by announcer Kim Bomin, President Kim Taehan received the championship flag from last year's winning team, the Army Logistics Command, and awarded scholarships to six promising local soccer players.

In his opening remarks, President Kim Taehan said, "Through the BNK Gyeongnam Bank Cup Gyeongsangnam-do Government, Corporations, and Amateur Soccer Tournament, I hope local amateur soccer enthusiasts will strengthen their friendships and ignite their passion. I wish that the representatives of each team will showcase their skills and beautiful sportsmanship to make this tournament shine."

After the opening remarks, President Kim Taehan participated in the athletes' oath and joined the dignitaries in the ceremonial kickoff.

The 2025 BNK Gyeongnam Bank Cup Gyeongsangnam-do Government, Corporations, and Amateur Soccer Tournament began with an opening match between BNK Gyeongnam Bank and Gyeongnam Technopark.

The participating teams played matches at the main stadium of Changwon Sports Park and five other venues, and then attended an awards ceremony where team and individual prizes were presented based on match results.

In the government division, 20 teams participated, including BNK Gyeongnam Bank, Gyeongnam Technopark, Gyeongnam Fire Headquarters, Changwon City Hall A and B, Goseong County Office, Gimhae Office of Education, Changwon Jungbu Police Station, Changwon Facilities Management Corporation, Namhae County Office, Gyeongsangnam-do Provincial Government, Gimhae Cultural Foundation, Gimhae City Hall, Changwon Seobu Police Station, Changwon Fire Headquarters, Korea Institute of Materials Science, Gimhae Urban Development Corporation, Changwon Leisure Sports Park, and Army Logistics Command A and B.

In the amateur division, 10 teams participated, including Changwon, Masan 60, Royal 60, Haman Samchilcho 60, Busan Dongnae 60, Haman Silver, Changnyeong Silver, Geoje United, Changwon Gold, and Masan 70.

Meanwhile, BNK Gyeongnam Bank has been holding the "BNK Gyeongnam Bank Cup Gyeongsangnam-do Government, Corporations, and Amateur Soccer Tournament" since 2008 to strengthen its ties with government agencies and corporations and to promote the development of local amateur sports.

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