Festival of Gyeongnam Jokgu Enthusiasts Successfully Held in Changwon Special City

The 11th Changwon Special Mayor's Cup Jokgu Tournament Held

The "12th Changwon Special City Mayor's Cup Jokgu Tournament," a festival for jokgu enthusiasts in Gyeongnam, was held on the 26th at the auxiliary field of Changwon Football Center.

Hosted by the Changwon City Sports Council, organized by the Changwon City Jokgu Association, and sponsored by Changwon Special City, this tournament featured about 350 jokgu enthusiasts from the Gyeongnam region. A total of around 70 teams participated, including general division, 40s division, 50s division, and Gyeongnam women's division, competing fiercely.

The 12th Changwon Special Mayor's Cup Jokgu Tournament, a festival for Jokgu enthusiasts in Gyeongnam, was held at the auxiliary field of Changwon Football Center.

Jo Myung-rae, the 2nd Deputy Mayor of Changwon Special City, said, "I hope this tournament greatly helps our citizens maintain healthy bodies and minds and contributes to expanding the base of jokgu players in community sports."

He added, "Our city will strive to become a joyful city through sports by expanding related facilities for the activation of community sports and distributing various programs."

Since the recovery from COVID-19, Changwon Special City has been expanding the operation of community sports tournaments and classes to promote residents' health and leisure activities.