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KIA Tigers to Host '19th Honam Region Elementary School Baseball Tournament'... 14 Teams Set to Compete

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A look at Songjeong-dong Elementary, which won the championship in the 2025 tournament. /Photo=KIA Tigers
A look at Songjeong-dong Elementary, which won the championship in the 2025 tournament. /Photo=KIA Tigers

The KIA Tigers announced on the 11th that they will host the '19th KIA Tigers Cup Honam Region Elementary School Baseball Tournament' to discover and nurture promising young baseball players in the Honam region.

According to the KIA club, this tournament will be held over five days from the 13th to the 17th, with a total of 14 teams from Gwangju, South Jeolla Province, and North Jeolla Province competing in a tournament format.

The participating teams are divided by region: seven teams from Gwangju (Songjeong-dong Elementary, Daeseong Elementary, Seorim Elementary, Seoseok Elementary, Suchang Elementary, Hakgang Elementary, Hwajeong Elementary), four teams from South Jeolla Province (Suncheonbuk Elementary, Suncheonnam Elementary, Hwasun Elementary, Muan BC), and three teams from North Jeolla Province (Jinbuk Elementary, Sinpung Elementary, Gunsannam Elementary). Songjeong-dong Elementary from Gwangju, the defending champion from the previous tournament, will also participate to challenge for a second consecutive title.

The winning team will be awarded a championship flag, along with a certificate, trophy, and prizes. The second- and third-place teams will receive trophies and certificates, while all participating teams in the tournament are scheduled to receive baseball equipment. In addition, individual award recipients across 10 categories, including the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award, will also be given separate prizes.

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