'Aiming for 2026 AG' South Korea-Philippines So Peu-teu-bol (CEO) teams to conduct joint training and friendly matches starting from the 16th in Jincheon, North Chungcheong Province

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The South Korean women's softball national team is embarking on a joint training camp with the Philippines to prepare for the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games (AG).

The Korea Baseball and Softball Association (KBSA) announced on the 14th that "from May 16 to 22, the Philippines women's softball national team will be invited to conduct joint training with the Woo Ri (CEO) team at the National Representative Athlete Village in Jincheon, North Chungcheong Province."

This project will proceed with financial support from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Sports Promotion Foundation. The KBSA stated, "Through joint training and friendly matches, we aim to share advanced training techniques, enhance competitiveness in Asian softball, and strengthen South Korea's sports diplomacy. In particular, with the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games approaching, we plan to focus on improving practical response capabilities."

Building a friendly relationship with the Philippine team is not new this year. Last year, the South Korean So Peu-teu-bol (CEO) team conducted a total of eight friendly matches and joint training sessions with the Philippines at the National Representative Athlete Village in Jincheon, North Chungcheong Province, to sharpen their practical skills. In Seoul, they expanded exchanges between the two countries through a K-culture experience program.

This time, the same program will be implemented. The Philippine team will arrive via Incheon International Airport on the evening of the 16th, immediately enter the Jincheon Athlete Village, and proceed with joint training and six friendly matches until the 20th. Then, on the 21st, they will move to Seoul to participate in the K-culture experience program and engage in further exchanges.

The KBSA expressed hope that "through this program, mutual understanding and friendly relations among participating teams will be enhanced, cooperation with the Philippines will be further solidified, and positive results will be achieved in terms of sports diplomacy."

KBSA President Yang Hae-young said, "Going forward, we will strive to strengthen the global competitiveness and expand the base of Korean softball through various international exchange programs," and added, "We hope this joint training will serve as a meaningful opportunity for our athletes to sharpen their practical skills in preparation for the Asian Games."

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