Baegun-gi National High School Soccer Tournament Kicks Off on the 14th in Gwangyang

Record 39 Teams Participate, Full of Championship Excitement

[Asia Economy] Gwangyang City, Jeonnam announced that the Baegun-gi National High School Soccer Tournament will be held from the 14th to the 27th (14 days) at five venues including Gwangyang Public Stadium, with 39 prestigious high school soccer teams from across the country participating.

Celebrating its 24th edition this year, the Baegun-gi National High School Soccer Tournament is co-hosted by the Korea Football Association and the Gwangyang City Sports Council, and organized by the Jeonnam Football Association and the Gwangyang Football Association. Numerous prestigious high school soccer teams nationwide will participate to determine the undisputed high school soccer champion.

The Baekwoonki National High School Soccer Tournament will be held from the 14th to the 27th (14 days), featuring 39 prestigious high school soccer teams from across the country. The matches will take place at five venues, including Gwangyang Public Stadium. [Image provided by Gwangyang City]

The opening match will take place on the 14th at 10 a.m. at Gwangyang Public Stadium, featuring Yongin Yangji FC U vs Yesan Sapgyo FC U. After the preliminary group league, the tournament will proceed in a knockout format from the round of 20, and all matches will be broadcast live on the ‘Gwangyang City Hall TV’ YouTube channel.

The city will assign volunteers (record keepers, beverage servers) at five venues including Gwangyang Public Stadium to assist with match operations and guide visitors for the convenience of players and spectators.

Additionally, thorough hygiene guidance will be provided to lodging and food establishments, along with parking and vehicle guidance around the stadiums and cleanliness activities to ensure a well-prepared welcome for players and spectators.

Jung In-hwa, Mayor of Gwangyang City, said, “We sincerely welcome all the participating players and officials for this Baegun-gi tournament,” and added, “We hope that all players will demonstrate their honed skills to the fullest without any injuries amid fair competition and achieve great results.”

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