Korea and China's Youth Unite Through Sports: Korea Sports Council Completes 19th Korea-China Youth Sports Exchange Dispatch Program... Chairman Yoo Seung-min Says It Will Be "Precious Foundation for Growth"

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The Korea Sports Council (Chairman Yoo Seung-min) successfully concluded the "19th Korea-China Youth Sports Exchange," held from the 1st to the 7th over a six-night, seven-day period in Sanya City, Hainan Province, China.

A total of 172 participants, comprising 86 youth athletes each from South Korea and China, took part in this exchange. They engaged in joint training, official matches, and various exchange activities across four events: badminton, basketball, table tennis, and Go (the board game).

Athletes from both countries competed against each other to test their skills through the games while also building friendships through sports and sharing values of cooperation and respect.

Notably, Wang Yilyu, a gold medalist in the mixed doubles badminton event at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, participated as a guest lecturer for a special lecture, sharing her experiences with the Olympic challenge and life as an athlete. After the lecture, participating athletes received autographs and took commemorative photos together, enjoying a meaningful time of direct communication with a world-class player.

Mentoring sessions were also arranged, where participants learned techniques and know-how from experts in each discipline, including badminton world champion Gong Ruina and professional table tennis coach Fu Guoyang, as well as specialists in basketball and Go.

Participating athletes were able to broaden their understanding of their respective sports and gain new learning opportunities based on the guidance and experiences of these experts. In addition, through various programs such as local history and cultural experiences, youth from both countries gained an understanding of each other's cultures and engaged in exchange.

Chairman Yoo Seung-min stated, "Exchanging with friends from other countries through sports during one's youth and understanding each other's experiences and cultures will serve as a precious foundation for the growth process." He added, "I hope this exchange becomes a meaningful opportunity for youth from both countries to share the values of sports and continue their friendship."

The Korea Sports Council emphasized, "Going forward, we plan to expand the scope of exchange and participation opportunities so that youth from both countries can interact through various events and build friendships through sports. We will also strive to promote friendship and cooperation between future generations through continuous international sports exchanges."

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