Korean Olympic Committee, Visits Phoenix Cup to Encourage Athletes: "In Extreme Heat... Please Pay Attention to the Safety and Health Management of Athletes"

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Yoo Seung-min, 44, President of the Korean Olympic Committee, encouraged student athletes running across the field under high temperatures.

The president visited the first match between Gwangju Jeil High School (Gwangju Ilgo) and Hwaseong Dongtan BC at the 54th Phoenix Cup National High School Baseball Tournament held on the 10th at Seoul Mokdong Baseball Stadium.

He inspected the progress of sports events held during summer heatwaves and the implementation of safety management measures, while also encouraging the athletes. To prevent heat-related illnesses and protect athletic performance, some parts of the tournament schedule were adjusted. For example, from August 7 to 10, the first game was moved from 9 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., and the second game was shifted from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

On this day, the president visited the venue before the tournament began to encourage the Gwangju Ilgo and Hwaseong Dongtan BC teams preparing for their matches. He also received reports from officials of the Korea Baseball and Softball Association (KBSA) on safety measures prepared by the association for tournament operations, including: ▲Cooling time operation based on perceived temperature standards, ▲Installation of mobile air conditioners in dugouts, and ▲Strengthened emergency medical systems and on-site safety management. He then inspected the tournament site and visited both teams' dugouts to deliver refreshments.

The president told tournament officials, "Given that the tournament is being held under extreme weather conditions due to heatwaves, I kindly request your utmost attention to the safety and health management of the athletes."

During his visit to both teams' dugouts, he said, "I hope you stay well-hydrated and manage your health carefully. We support your passion as intense as the weather."

In today's match, Gwangju Ilgo scored 11 runs in the first inning and a total of 34 runs by the fifth inning, securing a 34-0 cold game victory. Shortstop Jung Hwi-min recorded 2 hits in 4 at-bats with 4 RBIs, 4 runs scored, and 4 stolen bases; right fielder Kim Min-hyeok had 4 hits in 4 at-bats with 2 RBIs, 5 runs scored, and 3 stolen bases; center fielder Bae Jong-yoon recorded 2 hits in 3 at-bats with 2 RBIs, 5 runs scored, and 5 stolen bases. The team dominated Hwaseong Dongtan BC with powerful hitting from the top of the lineup.

Meanwhile, the 54th Phoenix Cup National High School Baseball Tournament is Korea's largest high school baseball tournament, with a total of 104 teams participating. It has been held since August 7 at Seoul Mokdong, Sinwol, and Goui Baseball Stadiums.

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