'ABS+Video Review for All Games' The 80th Golden Lion National High School Baseball Tournament Opens on May 2

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Promising players from across the nation are gathering for the Golden Lion.

The Korea Baseball and Softball Association (KBSA) announced on the 30th that "The 80th Golden Lion National High School Baseball Tournament, also serving as the Weekend League King of Kings, co-hosted by the Association, The Dong-A Ilbo, and Sports Donga, will open on May 2 at Mokdong Baseball Stadium and Sinwol Baseball Park."

Marking its 80th edition, this tournament features 57 high school and club teams from the nationwide Weekend League, all under the age of 18, who have proven their skills. Over a span of 15 days until the final on May 16, promising players carrying the future of Korean baseball will compete fiercely to claim the Golden Lion.

In organizing this tournament, the KBSA places 'fairness' as its top priority and will apply the Automatic Ball-Strike System (ABS) to all games. Additionally, video review will be conducted for every match. The aim is to eliminate blind spots in officiating so that the precious opportunities of players are not swayed by a single judgment call.

The KBSA's official YouTube channel will broadcast all games live for fans unable to attend in person. Starting from the quarterfinals, SPOTV, the designated broadcaster, will continue the coverage.

This is not all. The KBSA stated, "To allow players to showcase their skills without worry of injury, we have re-examined the deployment of medical staff and emergency response systems at each venue. We are committed to concentrating all administrative efforts to create the optimal stadium environment for managing the physical condition of high school players."

KBSA Yang Hae-yeong (Chairman) said, "The Golden Lion has been the cradle of Korean baseball, producing countless star players. We hope that this year's 80th anniversary tournament will serve as a stepping stone for players' growth and become a festival that conveys the pure passion unique to high school baseball to fans."

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