The second successful conclusion of the Korea-China-Japan Youth Winter Sports Exchange, "Enhance of international competitiveness, exchange of information between leaders, and strengthening the foundation for cooperation in each sport" by the Korea Sports Association

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The Korea Sports Association (Chairman Yoo Seung Min) successfully concluded the second Korea-China-Japan Youth Winter Sports Exchange, which was held in Hokkaido, Japan from the 23rd to the 28th of last month.

The Korea-China-Japan Youth Winter Sports Exchange is a youth international sports exchange program held by three countries, Korea, China and Japan, designed to promote mutual understanding and friendship and improve performance through sports and cultural exchanges.

The first exchange was held in Seoul, Pyeongchang, and Gangneung, South Korea in 2025, and the second exchange this year was held in Hokkaido, Japan.

Middle school students participated in the exchange in four events (six sub-categories), including skiing (alpine, cross-country), ice skating (short track, speed skating), ice hockey, and curling. South Korea has sent a total of 137 athletes.

The exchange was held in areas with excellent winter sports infrastructure, such as Sapporo, Tomakomai, and Asahikawa. Through joint training, practice matches, and friendly matches, the players experienced the international game environment firsthand and tried to improve their skills.

In addition, through out-of-game programs such as cultural tours and farewell performance talent shows, participants understood each other's culture, shared friendships, and reflected on the meaning of promoting friendship through sports.

The Korea Sports Association evaluated, "Through this exchange, we not only strengthened the international competitiveness of youth athletes, but also strengthened the foundation for information exchange between leaders and cooperation in each sport."

"The experience of international exchange during the youth period is a very important asset for the growth of athletes," Yoo Seung Min said. "We will continue to expand various international sports exchange projects, including Korea, China, and Japan, to contribute to fostering next-generation winter sports talents and promoting friendship between countries."

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