Who Is the Top Jokgu Team in K-Sports Busan?… Winners Crowned at Busan Jokgu Association President's Cup

Who is the strongest contender in K-Sports Jokgu in the Busan region this year?

The "8th Busan Metropolitan City Jokgu Association President's Cup Jokgu Tournament," hosted by the Busan Jokgu Association, was held on April 19 at Eulsukdo Soccer Stadium in Saha District, Busan, where winners in each division were determined.

This year's tournament featured competitions across a range of divisions, from Busan J-3 to J-7, as well as women's and youth divisions. Participating teams fiercely competed throughout the day to determine their final rankings.

In particular, this year saw heightened attention from both athletes and amateur sports enthusiasts, as Jokgu was officially included as a national event in the National Sports Festival. This fall, Busan will host the first-ever Asian Jokgu Championships. Representatives from more than 10 Asian countries, where Jokgu has been "exported" by the Korea Jokgu Association, are scheduled to gather in Busan.

On the 19th, the opening ceremony of the 8th Busan Jokgu Association President's Cup Jokgu Tournament was held at Eusukdo Soccer Field in Saha District, Busan.

In the Busan J-3 division—the main event of the Jokgu Association—Busan Joongang A took the championship. The runner-up was Busan JCA, and Sangshin and Busan JCB shared third place. Busan Joongang B finished in a tie for fifth place.

In the Busan J-4 division, Pulse-JC claimed the top spot. Jeungsan was the runner-up, while Jaemijama A and Hyungwoo shared third place. Hansae, Baekwoo, Jaemijama B, and Sangshin finished tied for fifth.

In the Busan J-5 division, Sangshin B emerged as the champion, with Oryuk A as the runner-up. Oryuk B and Baekwoo B shared third place. In the Busan J-6 division, Zenith A took the championship. The runner-up was Baekwoo Cheong, and Hyundai A and Jeungsan each finished in third place.

In the Busan J-7 division, Geonsamo B clinched the title. Buffalo A was the runner-up, and Jeonggwan Top and Wing Jokgu Club shared third place. In the combined women's/70s division, Jaemijama took the championship, with Hansae as runner-up. Yeong Women's Division and Haeundae Women's Division finished in third place.

In the Busan Youth Division, Geumsaem High School A secured first place. The runner-up was Bniel High School, and Geumsaem High School B and Geumjeong Middle School A shared third place. For individual awards, Kim Jaehyun received the MVP award, Seo Jiseung was named Best Coach, and Shin Youngsam received Best Referee. Jin Seonwoo and Ahn Moonyeol were recognized as Outstanding Referees.

Park Samcheol, President of the Busan Jokgu Association, stated, "This tournament was about more than wins and losses; it was an opportunity to come together through Jokgu. The passion and sportsmanship shown on site represent the strength of Jokgu in Busan. We will continue to create a healthy community sports environment where more citizens can participate."

Kim Jucheol, Executive Vice President of the Korea Jokgu Association, emphasized, "Through this tournament in Busan, we were able to reaffirm the base and competitiveness of Jokgu as a form of community sports. Since regional tournaments serve as the foundation for the nationwide development of Jokgu, the association will continue its field-focused support to create an environment where even more enthusiasts can participate."

Park Gaseo, Executive Vice President of the Busan Sports Council, who was invited to the event, offered encouragement by saying, "As Jokgu is an easily accessible sport for everyone, we will actively work to expand its base and provide support so that more citizens can participate. We will also continue to improve facilities and tournament conditions by taking into account feedback from the field."

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