Victory Over Asan Woori Bank Woori WON 3-0 in the Championship Series
First Title Since 2019 Founding, Double Celebration Following Busan KCC Men's Pro Basketball Team's Win
Busan Metropolitan City (Mayor Park Hyungjoon) announced that the BNK SUM Women's Professional Basketball Team, based in Busan, achieved its first-ever championship victory since its founding by winning the Women's Professional Basketball Championship Series (best-of-five).
Busan BNK Sum basketball team is celebrating their first championship win and posing for a commemorative photo. Photo by Busan City
The Busan BNK SUM basketball team defeated Asan Woori Bank Woori WON 3-0 to win the '2024-2025 Women's Professional Basketball Championship Series,' marking their first championship since their establishment in 2019.
Entering the playoffs as the second-ranked team in the regular season, BNK SUM advanced to the championship series by defeating Yongin Samsung Life Insurance 3-2 in the semifinals, then secured victory against Asan Woori Bank, bringing the professional sports championship trophy to the citizens of Busan.
Under the strong leadership of Head Coach Park Jungeun, the team reached the championship and clinched the title thanks to the outstanding performances of the best five: Park Hyejin, Kim Sonia, An Hyeji, Lee Sohui, and Iijima Saki.
Park Hyungjoon, the mayor of Busan, known as a 'basketball enthusiast,' attended the championship game in person, living up to his reputation among basketball fans as a 'victory fairy.' In response, the BNK SUM basketball team secured the final victory in the championship series.
Following the championship win by the KCC Egis basketball team last season, Busan has once again proven itself as a traditional basketball stronghold this year with BNK SUM's victory.
BNK SUM basketball team was founded in June 2019 with Busan as its home base and shares Sajik Indoor Gymnasium as its home court with the KCC Egis basketball team. The city is making efforts to fully renovate the Sajik Indoor Gymnasium, the home of professional basketball, for the convenience of both players and spectators.
The city has carried out facility improvement projects to enhance the viewing environment for Busan citizens and improve the performance of Busan's professional basketball teams, including a complete replacement of the main court floor, installation of a new electronic scoreboard, replacement of movable seats, and installation of concession stands.
Mayor Park Hyungjoon stated, "The BNK SUM basketball team, based in Busan, has made glorious history by winning its first championship since its founding, instilling pride in Busan citizens and laying the groundwork for the development of local sports. Busan City will continue to promote the development of sports in the region through various sports policies and improve sports facility environments so that all Busan citizens can comfortably and safely enjoy sports anytime, anywhere, making Busan a 'paradise city for everyday sports.'"
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