Achieves 2nd consecutive victory at Gurye University Ssirum Championship

Secures second title of the year following the Korean Sports Council President’s Cup

HONG Ji-heun crowned champion in the Jangsa division, clinching his 6th title this season

[August 29, 2024]

<The YU Ssirum team and parents celebrate winning the team competition at the 16th Gurye Women’s Cheonha Jangsa and University Jangsa Ssirum Competition.>

 YU (President CHOI Oe-chool) has once again established itself as a powerhouse in university ssirum.

 On August 23, at the 16th Gurye Women’s Cheonha Jangsa and University Jangsa Ssirum Competition held at Gurye Indoor Gymnasium in Jeollanam-do, the YU Ssirum Team (Coach Heo Yong) won the university team competition, marking their second consecutive victory at this event. Following their victory in last year’s competition, the YU Ssirum Team successfully defended their title. Additionally, after winning the Korean Sports Council President’s Cup in April, the team secured their second championship and back-to-back wins this season, reaffirming their status as the nation’s top university ssirum team.

<HONG Ji-heun, who took first place in the Jangsa division at the 16th Gurye Women's Cheonha Jangsa and University Jangsa Ssirum Competition, celebrates his 6th title of the season.>

 Despite facing challenges due to injuries ahead of the competition, captain KIM Min-jae (4th year, Faculty of Physical Education), along with KIM Nam-woo and SHIM Yoo-chan (1st year, Department of Special Physical Education), delivered outstanding performances. The team defeated Kyung Hee University 4-2 in the semifinals and Dong-A University 4-1 in the finals to secure the championship. In the individual competition, HONG Ji-heun (3rd year, Faculty of Physical Education) won the Jangsa division, celebrating his 6th title of the season. The award for Outstanding Coach, which is traditionally given to the coach of the winning team, was presented to Assistant Coach LEE Seung-ho, a gesture of recognition from Head Coach HEO Yong.

Coach HEO Yong said, "This team victory is the result of the unity and dedication of all 12 players, not just those who competed. I extend my gratitude to all the players who worked hard together to achieve this win, and to Assistant Coach LEE Seung-ho, who has consistently given his best in training our athletes.”

 Meanwhile, YU’s Ssirum Team, established in 1954 and celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, continues to maintain its status as the top-ranked university ssirum team in the country, following last year’s ranking. This success highlights the team’s rich history and tradition.