Yeonggwang-gun to Host 'National Dream Tree Tennis Tournament' from 19th to 22nd

Yeonggwang-gun, Jeollanam-do (Governor Kang Jong-man) announced on the 15th that it will host the "2023 National Dream Tree Tennis Yeonggwang Tournament" from the 19th to the 22nd over four days at Yeonggwang Sportium and the Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) staff tennis courts.

Yeonggwang-gun will host the 'National Dream Tree Tennis Yeonggwang Tournament' from the 19th to the 22nd at Yeonggwang Sportium and the Hanwool Nuclear Power Plant Tennis Courts.
[Photo by Yeonggwang-gun]

This tournament, with participation from 50 teams nationwide and over 300 players and officials, will be divided into categories for the Chick division, Sprout division, 10-year-olds, and 12-year-olds. It is organized by the Korea Elementary Tennis Federation and the Dream Tree Tennis Foundation.

Established in 2021, the Dream Tree Tennis Foundation is highly regarded for significantly contributing to discovering tennis talents who will represent South Korea in the future by providing opportunities for young hopefuls to showcase and verify their skills honed through regular practice.

The county is finalizing preparations for the fourth nationwide tournament this year, the National Dream Tree Tennis Yeonggwang Tournament, following the Hyun Jung-hwa Cup Table Tennis Tournament held in March (3.18. ~ 3.19.), the 48th Association President’s National Middle and High School Basketball Tournament in April (4.4. ~ 4.13.), and the 52nd President’s National Fencing Championships (4.15. ~ 4.22.).

A county official stated, “We will provide customized services such as adjusting and maintaining the facilities at the venues to suit the eye level of children so that the young players visiting the county can perform well in their matches and ensure the smooth progress of the tournament.”

Yeonggwang = Lee Jeonseong, Honam Reporting Headquarters, Asia Economy baekok@asiae.co.kr