First National Bowling Tournament of the Season Opens in Gumi for 22 Days

44th Korea Bowling Association National Men's and Women's Category Championship
Long-term Stay of National Teams and Officials
Positive Impact on Local Businesses
March 12 to April 2

Gumi City, North Gyeongsang Province, announced that the "44th Korea Bowling Association National Men's and Women's Category Championship," the first national tournament of the year, will be held for 22 days from March 12 to April 2, 2026.

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This tournament, hosted by the Korea Bowling Association and organized by the Gyeongsangbuk-do Bowling Association and Gumi Bowling Association, will take place across four venues: the Gumi City Multipurpose Sports Center Bowling Alley as the main venue, as well as Big Hit Bowling Alley, Hilltop Bowling Alley, and Sangju World Cup Bowling Alley.

Around 2,500 participants—including athletes and coaches from elementary to general divisions, referees, operations staff, and parents from all over the country—will compete to determine the strongest in each category. As the opening event for this year's national bowling tournaments, the championship is expected to feature high-level matches with many up-and-coming prospects and professional team athletes participating.

From Gumi, a total of 37 athletes from Gumi Sports Club, Dosong Middle School, Seonju High School, and the Gumi City Hall professional team will compete. Gumi is recognized for continuously fostering promising athletes through a development system linking schools, sports clubs, and public institutions, and is regarded as a case of establishing a systematic athlete development model centered on the local community.

During the tournament, the city plans to focus on supporting venue operations and ensuring safety, considering the long-term stay of participating teams and officials from across the country. In addition to supporting tournament operations, the influx is also expected to boost the local economy, including lodging and dining businesses.

Jangho Kim, Mayor of Gumi, stated, "It is meaningful to host the first national tournament of the season at the Gumi City Multipurpose Sports Center Bowling Alley, which boasts top-class facilities in Korea," adding, "We will do our utmost to support tournament operations and safety management so that all participants can perform at their best."

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