Namyangju City Successfully Concludes Mayor's Volleyball Tournament with 426 Participants... Expanding the Base of Community Sports

Namyangju City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Joo Gwangdeok) successfully hosted the 19th Namyangju Mayor's Volleyball Tournament on November 9 at the Hwado Sports and Culture Center indoor gymnasium.

Joo Gwangdeok, Mayor of Namyangju City, is delivering a greeting at the 19th Namyangju Mayor's Volleyball Tournament held on the 9th at the Hwado Sports and Culture Center indoor gymnasium. Provided by Namyangju City

This tournament was organized with the aim of promoting public health and expanding the base of community sports. It was designed to foster intergenerational communication and unity within the local community through volleyball.

A total of 426 participants, including athletes and volleyball enthusiasts, took part in the event. The matches were played in the men's and women's 9-player formats. Not only local volleyball club members but also ordinary citizens joined in, sharing encouragement and enthusiasm for the sport.

The opening ceremony was attended by Joo Gwangdeok, Mayor of Namyangju; Choi Minhee, National Assembly member; Yoo Nakjun, head of the People Power Party Namyangju (Gap) district committee; Jeong Gyeongja, Gyeonggi Provincial Assembly member; Han Geunsu, chairman of the Namyangju City Council's Autonomy and Administration Committee; and Park Sunmyung, president of the Namyangju Volleyball Association, who all offered words of encouragement to the athletes.

The city plans to use this tournament as an opportunity to raise public interest in community sports, expand opportunities for participation in athletic activities, and contribute to improving the quality of life for its citizens.

On the day of the event, Mayor Joo Gwangdeok remarked, "Volleyball, much like the practical learning philosophy of Dasan Jeong Yak-yong, is a sport where teamwork and cooperation shine. It serves as a medium for all citizens to enjoy healthy and happy lives."

Joo Gwangdeok, mayor of Namyangju City, is delivering a greeting at the 19th Namyangju Mayor's Volleyball Tournament held on the 9th at the Hwado Sports and Culture Center indoor gymnasium. Provided by Namyangju City

Park Sunmyung, president of the Namyangju Volleyball Association, said, "This tournament, where citizens played and interacted together, was truly meaningful. We will continue to work toward popularizing volleyball through various community sports programs."

Meanwhile, the city plans to further expand opportunities for citizen participation in sports and lay the foundation for establishing a culture of sports in daily life, using this tournament as a stepping stone.

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