'To Support Overseas Duty,' Korea Table Tennis Association and Xiom Donate Table Tennis Equipment to Dongmyeong Unit Deployed to Lebanon

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The Korea Table Tennis Association joined forces with Xiom, a table tennis equipment specialist company, to support South Korean military personnel deploying overseas.

On the 11th, the Korea Table Tennis Association announced that it held the 'Korea Table Tennis Association · Xiom Lebanon-Deployed Dongmyeong Unit Table Tennis Equipment Donation Ceremony' at the Dongmyeong unit in Gyeyang-gu, Incheon.

The donation ceremony was attended by representatives from both sides, including Yoo Nam-kyu, Executive Vice President of the Korea Table Tennis Association; Han Min-kyu, General Manager of Xiom; and Hwang Je-bong, Colonel and Commander of the Dongmyeong Unit 33rd Battalion.

The items prepared by the Korea Table Tennis Association and Xiom include table tennis tables, rackets, balls, and other table tennis equipment. The donated goods are expected to be used to boost morale and improve physical fitness among members of the Dongmyeong Unit 33rd Battalion deploying to Lebanon on September 8.

The Dongmyeong unit has been carrying out United Nations Peacekeeping Operations (PKO) in Lebanon since 2007. As a representative overseas deployment unit of the Republic of Korea, it has continued its mission for peace and stability in the region. The Dongmyeong Unit 33rd Battalion is also preparing to carry out its mission ahead of deployment.

Through this donation, the Korea Table Tennis Association and Xiom aimed to encourage military personnel carrying out missions abroad and contribute to healthy camp life.

Given table tennis's popularity as a lifestyle sport, it is expected to help with physical fitness management, leisure activities, and communication among unit members.

The Korea Table Tennis Association and Xiom stated, "We plan to continue various social contribution activities through table tennis and put into practice the value of sharing that sports embodies."

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