Treasure Island Namhae Sports Club Shows Strong Performance at Hwarangdae Tournament

U12 Records 5 Wins and 1 Loss,
U11 Achieves 4 Wins, 1 Draw, and 1 Loss
Competing Against Top Teams Nationwide

The Treasure Island Namhae Sports Club participated in the Hwarangdae National Youth Soccer Tournament and demonstrated stable performance in both the U12 (upper grades) and U11 (lower grades) categories.

The club announced that its U12 and U11 teams took part in the Hwarangdae National Youth Soccer Tournament, which was held throughout the city of Gyeongju for seven days from August 28 to September 3, 2026.

[Photo by Namhae County] The Treasure Island Namhae Sports Club U12 and U11 teams are posing for a commemorative photo with their coaching staff after finishing their matches at the Hwarangdae Nationwide Youth Soccer Tournament.

The tournament, organized by the Korea Football Association and hosted by Gyeongju City and the Gyeongju Football Association, brought together youth soccer teams from across the country to compete.

The U12 team finished second in the group stage and then ranked first in the 2nd-place group tournament. Overall, the team recorded 5 wins and 1 loss out of 6 matches.

The U11 team also achieved 4 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in 6 matches. Both teams gained valuable game experience and improved their skills through matches against youth teams from various regions nationwide.

This elementary-level tournament was held without the assignment of final rankings or awards. As a result, the focus was placed on each team’s match results and on-field performance rather than their specific placements or honors.

The Treasure Island Namhae Sports Club, based in Namhae County, is engaged in discovering youth talent and providing soccer education, while also offering local players opportunities to participate in nationwide tournaments.

Namhae County Governor Ryu Kyungwan commented, "I applaud the players and coaches who gave their all despite the hot weather. I hope the experience gained from competing against teams from across the country will contribute to the players’ growth."

He added, "Namhae will continue to support the development of local sports and youth athletics so that our young players can keep honing their skills."

Meanwhile, the Treasure Island Namhae Sports Club plans to further expand the match experience of youth players and nurture talent through ongoing training and tournament participation.

The club’s achievements at the Hwarangdae tournament demonstrated the potential of local youth soccer. Continued attention and support are needed so that the experience gained on the national stage can translate into the future growth of these young athletes beyond just wins and losses.

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