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The Korean Sports Council (President Yoo Seung-min) will send a delegation of 245 athletes to compete in 11 events at the 34th Korea-China-Japan Junior Comprehensive Games, to be held from the 23rd to the 29th in Saga Prefecture, Japan.
A total of approximately 900 officials and athletes will participate in this tournament, including representative teams from South Korea, China, and Japan for those under 18 years old, as well as a team from the host prefecture, Saga.
The delegation is scheduled to begin with the opening ceremony at SAGA Arena in Saga Prefecture, Japan, on the afternoon of the 24th (local time), followed by joint training and competitions across 11 sports: athletics, soccer, tennis, volleyball, basketball, weightlifting, handball, table tennis, badminton, and rugby.
The Korea-China-Japan Junior Comprehensive Games began in 1993 and are held annually on a rotating basis among South Korea, China, and Japan.
The previous tournament was held in Baotou City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of China. The 35th edition next year is scheduled to be hosted by Jeollabuk-do Special Self-Governing Province, South Korea.
The Korean Sports Council explained that the games serve as a platform for exchange where youth athletes from the three countries can improve their competitive skills and discover talented players through exchanges between Asian sports powerhouses, while also operating regional cultural exploration programs for participating delegations to foster mutual understanding and friendship.
"We hope this event will provide an opportunity to check skills alongside excellent athletes from each country, build camaraderie, and most importantly, broaden horizons through diverse exchanges and experiences," said Yoo Seung-min (Chairman), adding, "The Korean Sports Council will continue to actively support athletes in developing their international capabilities."
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