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A rising star responding to the opportunity, GS Kwon Min-ji’s ‘Smile Energy’
This time, they did not disappoint. On the 26th, GS Caltex beat Heungkuk Life Insurance with a set score of 3-2 (25-17, 29-31, 23-25, 25-19, 15-10). It was a close match that lasted 2 hours and 28 minutes. In this game, MoMA led the team’s victory with 37 points, Kang So-hui 23 points, and Kwon Min-ji 18 points. Of course, the performances of MoMa, who gave up the 2nd and 3rd sets unfortunately, and then came from behind with tremendous momentum from the 4th set, and Kang So-hui, who scored net points like fireworks in the match, were also brilliant. However, the
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Ko Jin-young’s ambitious challenge… Hunt for two rabbits, ‘HSBC’s 2nd consecutive victory and the Korean player’s winless escape’
“I’m going to win.”‘Veteran’ Ko Jin-young (28), who succeeded in the ‘Top 10’ in the first tournament of the new year, goes on a hunt for two rabbits in the LPGA tour tournament. Ko Jin-young will participate as the defending champion at the LPGA Tour HSBC Women’s World Championship (total prize money of $1.8 million), which will be held at the Tanjong Course (par 72) at the Sentosa Golf Club in Singapore for four days from March 2 (Korean time). Jinyoung Ko is determined to carry on her momentum, which came in a tie for 6th in her last 26th
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Reasons for using the name ‘Grand Prix’ in tennis tournaments
In the past, there were many competitions called ‘Grand Prix’ in Korea. In most sports events, Grand Prix competitions were held. Usually, the word “grand prix” was used a lot in the highest competitions. However, there were cases where the word “grand prix” was overused and the value of the word was blurred. Tennis is no exception. In the past, there was a case where interest was raised by attaching the word “Grand Prix” to a domestic tennis tournament. In the 1980s, ‘Who won the Unemployment Tennis Grand Prix… An article with the headline ” was also published in the newspaper. From 1987 to 1996, the Seoul Open
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‘Failed to win 4 consecutive wins’ Coach Ho-cheol Kim, “We need to reduce the number of offenses caught on the ankle”
IBK Industrial Bank failed to win 4 in a row. Industrial Bank of Korea held a set score of 2-3 (25-14, 29-31, 25-21, 30-32, 13-15) in a head-to-head match against Hyundai E&C in the 6th round of Dodram Pro Volleyball 2022-2023 V-League Women’s Division held at Suwon Gymnasium on the 25th. suffered a defeat On the 11th, IBK succeeded in escaping from a losing streak by catching Heungkuk Life Insurance with a set score of 3-1, and succeeded in winning two consecutive victories by defeating GS Caltex 3-1 on the 16th. On the 22nd, in the 5th round match against Hyundai
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Ahn Byeong-hoon tied for 21st place in the pouring view↓… Kirk Wins in Overtime
Ahn Byeong-hoon, who seemed to be in the top 10 after hitting under par for 3 consecutive days, finished the tournament with a tie for 21st place with his shot shaking on the final day. Byeong-hun Ahn made three birdies in the final round of the PGA Tour Honda Classic (total prize money: $8.4 million) held at the PGA National Champion Course (par 70) in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida on the 27th (Korean time). He shot 3 over par 73 while committing 6 bogeys. Ahn Byeong-hoon, who was tied for 6th place the previous day, eventually finished the tournament in a
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Why do we say ‘circuit’ in tennis?
Circuit is a loan word that means a tour. In English, it is written as ‘Circuit’. The word circuit is also used in sports events such as tennis, golf, cycling, track and field, and automobile racing. In tennis, the circuit has the same meaning as the tour, which refers to a series of professional tournaments that move between cities, but in reality it is considered a lower level of the tour. In international tournaments, it refers to tournaments that are lower than the top level of tour tennis, the men’s ATP tour and the women’s WTA tour. (Refer to this corner #915 ‘Why do we
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The fierce Amano Derby that started with the ‘Usotsuki Amano
This is the placard raised by Ulsan Hyundai fans in their first match against Jun Amano, who moved from Ulsan to Jeonbuk last year. There was also booing. But Amano Jun wasn’t gay. Jeonbuk players entered the stadium first and lined up. I was the last to enter, but Amano Jun was the first to meet the Ulsan players. And Ulsan players entered. Jeonbuk players congratulated Ulsan players with applause. Amano Jun also applauded with a bright expression. Jeonbuk players gave ‘Guard of Honor’ to the Ulsan players who won last year’s championship. When the match started, the atmosphere changed completely. 안전놀이터 Amano Jun, who started
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Ha-seong Kim, who fell in love with Bogatsu, successfully debuted at second base… “It’s easy to match keystone breathing”
San Diego Padres Kim Ha-seong (28) successfully took his first step as a second baseman. Shortstop Xander Bogarts (31), who came to San Diego on a large-scale free agent contract, hugged Ha-sung Kim, delighted with his good fortune. Kim Ha-seong, who was one of the three final candidates for the Gold Glove in the National League shortstop category last year, moved to second baseman this year. Last winter, Bogarts, a “giant shortstop” with 156 homers in his career, had to give up his spot as a shortstop while wearing a San Diego uniform with an 11-year, $280 million free agent contract. There
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‘National University in 8 Years’ Na Seong-beom “I’m glad I was selected at an age where I can use my strength”
Na Seong-beom (34, KIA Tigers) does not have a deep relationship with the Taegeuk mark. He is an outfielder representing the KBO League, but has only had two national team experiences since his first-team debut in 2013. The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) Premier12 held in 2015 was the last. Na Seong-beom, who will compete in the World Baseball Classic (WBC) next month, laughed, saying, “I think I’m nervous because I was selected for the first time in eight years (as a national representative).” Na Seong-beom is one of six outfielders included in the WBC final entry. Considering that Lee Jeong-hoo (Kiwoom Heroes) and
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Aggressiveness, delicacy, and delight… Heungkuk Life Insurance smiles
It has aggressiveness, detail, and even joy. Coach Marcello Abondanza, who took the baton of Heungkuk Life Insurance, made his V-League debut in the last game of the 5th round against Dodram 2022-2023 V-League Korea Expressway Corporation held at Incheon Samsan World Gymnasium on the 23rd. The result was a complete set score of 3-0, and he laughed as he secured his debut victory in his debut game. It is a world famous name. Abondanza boasts a brilliant leadership career. He has coached the national teams of Italy, Bulgaria, Canada and Greece. Since then, he has been recognized for his leadership by leading world-class