Namyangju City Council Holds First Chairperson's Cup Indoor Surfing Competition; About 90 Athletes Participate

Newly added to this year's Chairperson's Cup sports competition
Athletes from youth to adults compete to showcase their skills

The Namyangju City Council in Gyeonggi Province has added indoor surfing to its Chairperson's Cup sports competition for the first time this year, aiming to broaden participation in water leisure sports.

The 8th Namyangju City Council Chair’s Cup Indoor Surfing Competition is underway at Wave Surf in Hwado-eup, Namyangju. Courtesy of Namyangju City Council.

The Namyangju City Council, led by Chairperson Kim Jinhee, said on November 1 that it had held the 8th Namyangju City Council Chairperson's Indoor Surfing Competition at Wave Surf, an indoor surfing venue in Hwado-eup.

About 90 athletes competed across categories including youth, middle school, open and amateur divisions. Indoor surfing was added to the 8th Namyangju City Council Chairperson's Cup sports competition for the first time this year.

The opening ceremony was attended by Namyangju City Council Vice Chairperson Kim Donghun; council members Han Geunsu and Jeon Hyeyeon; Vice Mayor Kim Sangsu; and Maeng Jeonghwan, president of the Namyangju Water Ski and Wakeboard Association, among others. The program included introductions of guests, the opening declaration, presentation of commendations, congratulatory remarks and a commemorative photo.

Council member Jeon Hyeyeon said, "I thank President Maeng and the organizers for their efforts in preparing for the competition despite the bad weather. The council will do its part to help water leisure sports, which people of different generations can enjoy together, take root in Namyangju."

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