Handball Federation Supports Youth Mental Health... "Pass of the Heart" Successfully Concludes

The Korea Handball Federation announced on March 23 that it has successfully completed the second edition of its social contribution program, "Pass of the Heart," which focuses on supporting youth mental health, following the first event held in December of last year.

The "Pass of the Heart" event, sponsored by the Busan Facilities Corporation, was held on March 21 at Gijang Gymnasium in Gijang County, Busan Metropolitan City. The event brought together over 100 elementary school students from Busan, current handball players, and professional mental health instructors, providing an opportunity for communication through sports.

On the 21st, students participating in the 'Pass of the Heart' event held at Gijang Gymnasium in Gijang County, Busan Metropolitan City, are learning dynamic cheerleading moves together with H League cheerleaders. Handball Korea Federation

The event featured a variety of programs. First, professional instructors from the Korea Stress Association helped the youth understand their own mental state and introduced techniques for "recharging their mental batteries." The students learned practical ways to manage daily stress and gained insights into growing up as healthy adolescents, both physically and mentally.

During the following cheerleading session, students learned dynamic cheerleading moves to the H League’s official cheering songs together with H League cheerleaders. By sweating together, chanting slogans, and moving as a group, the students were able to relieve tension in both body and mind and recharge with vibrant energy.

Lyu Eunhee and Lee Hyewon, players from Busan Facilities Corporation who are currently active in the Shinhan SOL Bank 2025-2026 Handball H League, shared their honest stories about persevering through difficult times on their path to becoming national team members and professional athletes, deeply resonating with the youth.

Lyu Eunhee shared her thoughts, saying, "While competing for victory on the court is important, it was truly meaningful to connect with the children through handball and share positive energy. I hope that today’s event provided a small comfort and renewed strength for the youth who are weary from their studies and daily life."

Participants of the 'Pass of the Heart' event held at Gijang Gymnasium, Gijang County, Busan Metropolitan City on the 21st are taking a commemorative photo. Korea Handball Federation

The federation plans to continue strengthening cooperation with H League handball clubs and local governments to further expand these programs.

A federation representative stated, "Handball is a sport that is completed not by individuals, but by teammates exchanging 'passes.' With this in mind, we designed this campaign to help youth break down emotional barriers and learn how to communicate through physical activity. Following the strong support we received from the local community and youth at both the first event in December of last year and this event in Busan, we will continue to work closely with H League host cities and clubs to ensure that 'Pass of the Heart' becomes a leading sports-based social contribution model that supports the healthy growth of young people."

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