Korea Polo Federation President's Cup Concludes Successfully... Youth Matches Held Alongside Main Event

Fruits of Three Years of Youth Development, Official Debut of the U-13 Match

July Youth Summer Training... Accelerating the Discovery of Next-Generation Players

The Korea Polo Federation announced on June 16 that the 4th Korea Polo Federation President's Cup Tournament concluded successfully at the Jeju Korea Polo Club on June 13.

Joonhee Cho, President of the Korea Polo Federation (second from the left in the back row), and Eunhyung Lee, Vice Chairman of Hana Financial Group, are taking a commemorative photo with the participants of the 4th Korea Polo Federation President's Cup Tournament. Korea Polo Federation

This event, hosted and organized by the Korea Polo Federation and sponsored by Hana Bank, brought together Korea's top players and youth athletes, showcasing both the present and the future of Korean polo in one place.

The tournament was divided into the main match and the under-13 (U-13) match. In the main match, players delivered high-level performances and thrilling plays that were met with enthusiastic responses from the audience. The U-13 match featured promising young players demonstrating their skills, raising expectations for the future of Korean polo.

In the individual awards category, Ikhwan Kim of Hansae Co., Ltd. made a strong impression in his first Fast Chukker appearance and received the Hana Bank Best Player Award. In the U-13 category, Jaemin Park was recognized for his proactive and bold play with the Hana Bank Best Player Award, while Jiin Jeong (6th grade, Younghoon Elementary School) received the Best Horsemanship Award.

The Korea Polo Federation plans to use this tournament as a springboard to continue fostering youth athletes, revitalizing domestic competitions, and expanding international exchanges, ultimately aiming to strengthen Korea's polo competitiveness and broaden its foundation.

In July, the federation will host the "2026 Youth Summer Training" at Jeju Korea Polo Club for youth and junior athletes. Promising players will participate to hone their skills and gain practical experience. The Korea Polo Federation will continue to expand its youth development programs, actively supporting the discovery and growth of the next generation of players who will lead the future of Korean polo.

Jo Junhee, President of the Korea Polo Federation, stated, "We will continue to do our best to nurture players, expand international exchanges, and popularize polo."

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