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A top-level domestic cycling tournament was held in Yeongju.
The Korea Sports Promotion Foundation's Sports Betting and Racing General Division will hold the '28th National Cycling Tournament in Commemoration of the Seoul Olympics' from the 11th to the 15th at the velodrome of the Sports Betting and Racing Training Institute located in Yeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do.
A total of 120 teams and 533 athletes from middle school, high school, university, and general divisions across the country will participate in the tournament. Athletes will compete in 19 events, including 11 time trial events and 8 ranking events, showcasing their skills in fierce competition.
Ha Hyung-ju of the Korea Sports Promotion Foundation said, "The Olympic commemorative cycling tournament has been an important stage for discovering promising athletes and improving performance. The Korea Sports Promotion Foundation will continue to support the further development of cycling."
A cyclist who spoke with this newspaper by phone stated, "This cycling tournament began in 1999 and is now in its 28th year. In particular, it also serves as a national team selection trial, making it a prestigious event where many future leaders of Korean cycling are expected to emerge."
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