Governor Kim Jin Tae: "Feeling the Power of Sports... Plans to Expand Support and Funding for Gangwon FC"

Gangwon Narsha Cheer Squad Creates a Wave of Orange in Hiroshima ACL Away Match
Gangwon Province: "First-Ever Away Support... Showcasing the Power of a United Gangwon"
Provincial Delegation, Fans, Korean Residents, and Hiroshima Youth Fill All 500 Away Seats

At the 4th match of the AFC Champions League group stage held on November 4 at Edion Peace Wing Stadium in Hiroshima, Japan, the 'Gangwon Narsha Cheer Squad' filled the stadium with a passionate display of unity, their cheers painting the venue in orange.

Governor Jin Tae Kim of Gangwon Province and the 'Gangwon Narsha Cheer Squad' are cheering at the 4th match of the group stage of the AFC Champions League held on the 4th at Edion Peace Wing Stadium in Hiroshima, Japan. Provided by Gangwon Province

On this day, the 'Gangwon Narsha Cheer Squad,' which included Governor Kim Jin Tae, Provincial Assembly Chairman Kim Si Seong, other provincial representatives, Gangwon FC fans, members of the Hiroshima Consulate General, Hiroshima youth, and Korean residents, filled all 500 seats in the away section and enthusiastically supported the team.

Jeon In Pyo, president of Narsha, said, "It was truly moving to watch Gangwon FC play on the Asian stage together with such a large contingent of traveling supporters. Although we are returning to Korea today, the passionate spirit of the Gangwon Narsha Cheer Squad, created together with Japanese youth, still lingers in the Hiroshima stadium."

A local fan who participated in the cheering with a child not yet one year old shared, "I did prenatal care at the soccer stadium, and named my child’s prenatal nickname Ariari after the Gangwon Arirang that is sung when a goal is scored. Now, being able to come to an away match and cheer with my child is deeply moving. I will continue to create memories with Gangwon FC as my child grows."

A Japanese youth from Hiroshima who joined the Gangwon Narsha Cheer Squad said, "Although we lost yesterday's match, I felt a sense of unity that transcended borders through the wave of orange cheering. I will continue to support Gangwon FC in the future."

Provincial Assembly Chairman Kim Si Seong remarked, "I don't think I will forget the cheers from yesterday for a long time. Gangwon FC is growing together with the region as a community club, and the Provincial Assembly will continue to support the creation of a united Gangwon through sports."

Governor Kim Jin Tae, who is also the club owner, stated, "Yesterday, together with the large Gangwon Narsha traveling cheer squad, we cheered with one heart and no regrets. Although the result was disappointing, Gangwon showed unity even in its first-ever away support, once again demonstrating the power of sports." He added, "Going forward, we will increase both our support and budget for Gangwon FC."

Meanwhile, Gangwon FC currently ranks 4th among the 12 teams in the East Asian qualifiers of the AFC Champions League. The next match is scheduled for 7 p.m. on November 25 at Songam Stadium in Chuncheon against Machida Zelvia from Japan.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.