Sunchang County Successfully Concludes the "3rd Ground Golf Tournament"

Hosted by the Sunchang County Branch of the Korean Senior Citizens Association
"Promoting Seniors' Health and Revitalizing Community Sports"

Sunchang County in North Jeolla Province successfully concluded the "3rd Sunchang County Branch President's Ground Golf Tournament" at the Sunchang County Public Stadium on the 22nd.

Sunchang County successfully concluded the "3rd Sunchang County Branch President's Ground Golf Tournament" at the Sunchang County Public Stadium on the 22nd. Provided by Sunchang County

According to the county on the 24th, the tournament was organized by the Sunchang County branch of the Korean Senior Citizens Association to promote the health of local seniors and to revitalize community sports. More than 200 participants, including local athletes and guests, attended the event.

Ground golf is a sport that combines the strengths of golf and gateball. It does not require a large field, is economically accessible, and has simple rules, making it an easy and enjoyable sport for seniors to participate in without burden.

In recent years, ground golf clubs in the county have been actively operating, and the number of participants has been steadily increasing.

Twelve teams from the county participated in the tournament, which was divided into team and individual competitions. The athletes showcased the skills they had honed over time and engaged in friendly competition.

Cheering squads and local seniors offered encouragement and applause throughout the stadium, energizing the event. Regardless of the outcome, participants supported and encouraged one another, creating a warm atmosphere of unity and harmony.

Choi Ilcheon, President of the Sunchang County branch of the Korean Senior Citizens Association, said, "The number of participants and the level of interest grow every year, which is very meaningful. I would like to express my deep gratitude to Sunchang County Office, all related officials, and volunteers who provided both material and emotional support in preparing and running the event."

During the opening ceremony, County Governor Choi Youngil remarked, "The passionate participation of seniors was so enthusiastic that it made us forget the cold wind. We will continue to discover and support a variety of community sports programs so that seniors can participate with joy."

Meanwhile, the county is supporting club activities in various sports such as gateball, park golf, and ground golf to promote community sports among seniors. By regularly hosting tournaments, the county contributes to improving seniors' health and fostering unity within the local community.

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