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Gwangju FC, a professional soccer team, successfully completed the first winter training for the 2026 season.
Gwangju announced in a press release on the 28th that it had completed the first winter training in Hua Hin, Thailand, for about 20 days from the 5th to the 26th.
According to the club, the Gwangju team focused on strengthening basic physical strength and improving the completeness of tactics in Thailand's warm climate and stable environment. By conducting intense physical training and repetitive tactical training in parallel, the basic skills for preparing for the season have been laid.
In particular, this off-season training is the first official training session since Jungkyu Lee's appointment. Rumor has it that the focus was on transplanting the new head coach's training system and operational philosophy into the team. The club evaluated, "The team quickly adapted to coach Jungkyu Lee's tactical philosophy and requirements, showing high concentration and competitiveness."
Coach Jungkyu Lee said, "The players adapted well to the training for a short period of time and faithfully performed the part they planned overall," adding, "The greatest harvest is that all the players have been in a good attitude under the principle of focusing on the process."
After completing the first training, Gwangju will hold its second winter training in Namhae, Gyeongsangnam-do from February 1 to 15 after taking a short breath. In the second training session, the team will enhance its sense of practice through practice games, strengthen its organizational power, and conduct a final inspection for the opening of the 2026 season.
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