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Jeonbuk State, in collaboration with the Jeonbuk State Office of Education and Jeonbuk Physicl Education Middle & High School, is continuing international exchange and friendship through sports by delivering sports equipment donated by students to youth in three African nations. On the 5th, the State and the Office of Education held a send-off ceremony at Jeonbuk Sports Middle & High School for the project titled “Re; Play Together, Jeonbuk Sports Friendship Gifts,” shipping the items to Zimbabwe, Kenya, and Namibia. The theme, ‘Re; Play Together,’ signifies resuming games (Re; Play) that had been halted due to a shortage of soccer balls and sports gear, this time together with Jeonbuk.

This initiative goes beyond mere material support; it aims to practice solidarity and friendship across borders through sports and to expand the foundation for exchange among future generations. In particular, sharing equipment that students actually used spreads the value of sharing while extending Jeonbuk’s international sports diplomacy into schools and the local community. The project originated from visits last year by officials from Zimbabwe and Namibia, with whom Jeonbuk has maintained international sports exchanges. During their visit to Jeonbuk Sports Middle & High School, they requested support for sports equipment. Students readily agreed to contribute, leading to a broader international exchange program supported by the State, the Office of Education, and the school. The donated items total 616 pieces across 12 sports, including soccer, taekwondo, shooting, archery, swimming, etc. —comprising both gear previously used by students and new items collected for this project. The equipment will be delivered to the Ministry of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture and National Olympic Committees of each country via Zimbabwean diplomatic missions and international shipping. It will then be distributed to young athletes and youth active in organizations such as the Kirsty Coventry Academy in Zimbabwe, the Waitaka Taekwondo Club in Kenya, and the MTC Hopsol Youth Soccer League in Namibia.

Kim Jong-phil, Director General of Jeonbuk State’s 2036 Summer Olympics Bid Department, stated: “I hope the precious sports items that nurtured the dreams of our Jeonbuk students will serve as a new source of hope for African youth. Moving forward, we will continue to promote international exchange through sports, guided by the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) core values of inclusion and solidarity.” Im Young-gun, Director of Arts, Physical Ed & Health Division at the Jeonbuk State Office of Education, said, “It was a meaningful opportunity for our students to put into practice the spirit of sportsmanship through sharing and caring while developing a global perspective. We hope that the students’ small but heartfelt gesture will be warmly received by young people in Africa.”

Meanwhile, Jeonbuk State has been steadily expanding its international sports network by dispatching a Taekwondo demonstration team to the World Taekwondo U-21 Championship in Kenya, participating in the World Union of Olympic Cities General Assembly, and broadening sports exchanges with African nations. Starting with the “Sports Friendship Gift” pilot project, Jeonbuk State plans to consider expanding the countries and sports covered by the initiative, while also promoting the hosting of international sporting events and exchange programs inviting young athletes from overseas, with the goal of developing Jeonbuk into a specialized international sports city.

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Group B: Uzbekistan fight back to book spot

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Al Wakrah: Azizbek Turgenbov’s late header cancelled out Martin Boyle’s first half penalty to ensure Uzbekistan earned a 1-1 draw with Australia at Al Janoub Stadium on Tuesday as the Socceroos confirmed their status as Group B winners at the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™.

Boyle converted a minute into injury time after a handball by Odiljon Xamrobekov to put the Socceroos within sight of a third straight win, but substitute Turgenbov levelled in the 78th minute to seal second place in the standings for Srecko Katanec’s side.
The result means Australian will next take on one of the third placed finishers in the Round of 16 while Uzbekistan are due to meet the runners-up in Group F when the knockout rounds begin on Sunday.

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold made five changes to the team that started the 1-0 win over Syria while Katanec dropped Jaloliddin Masharipov and Igor Sergeyev to the bench among four switches the Slovenian made to the Uzbekistan line-up that defeated India.
Portsmouth striker Kusini Yengi was one of those brought into the Australia team and the 25-year-old headed into the net in the 11th minute, but his effort was quickly ruled out with Boyle in an offside position in the build-up.

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Abbosbek Fayzullaev threatened behind the Australian defence before his shot was blocked by Kye Rowles while Harry Souttar was forced to throw himself at full stretch to deny Otabek Shukurov a shooting opportunity eight minutes from the end of the first half.
Yengi enlightened a tepid first half with a slaloming run that ended with McGree miscuing his shot badly wide, only for the VAR officials to alert referee Yusuke Araki to an incident inside the box that saw the ball hit Xamrobekov’s arm as he sought to block Yengi’s run.

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The pitchside review led to Araki pointing to the spot and Boyle sent Utkir Yusupov the wrong way to put the Australians in front.
Masharipov was introduced for Oston Urunov at the interval and he went close to levelling within six minutes of the restart, bending his free kick narrowly wide of Maty Ryan’s left post after Fayzullaev had been upended by Souttar.

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The Panserraikos winger was having a major influence on his team as the half wore on and, with the clock ticking down, he unlocked the Australian defence, sending over an inviting cross from the left that fellow substitute Turgenbov rose above Behich to nod home.

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Group B: Uzbekistan fight back to book spot

AIPS ASIA News:

Al Wakrah: Azizbek Turgenbov’s late header cancelled out Martin Boyle’s first half penalty to ensure Uzbekistan earned a 1-1 draw with Australia at Al Janoub Stadium on Tuesday as the Socceroos confirmed their status as Group B winners at the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™.

Boyle converted a minute into injury time after a handball by Odiljon Xamrobekov to put the Socceroos within sight of a third straight win, but substitute Turgenbov levelled in the 78th minute to seal second place in the standings for Srecko Katanec’s side.
The result means Australian will next take on one of the third placed finishers in the Round of 16 while Uzbekistan are due to meet the runners-up in Group F when the knockout rounds begin on Sunday.

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold made five changes to the team that started the 1-0 win over Syria while Katanec dropped Jaloliddin Masharipov and Igor Sergeyev to the bench among four switches the Slovenian made to the Uzbekistan line-up that defeated India.
Portsmouth striker Kusini Yengi was one of those brought into the Australia team and the 25-year-old headed into the net in the 11th minute, but his effort was quickly ruled out with Boyle in an offside position in the build-up.

image content

Abbosbek Fayzullaev threatened behind the Australian defence before his shot was blocked by Kye Rowles while Harry Souttar was forced to throw himself at full stretch to deny Otabek Shukurov a shooting opportunity eight minutes from the end of the first half.
Yengi enlightened a tepid first half with a slaloming run that ended with McGree miscuing his shot badly wide, only for the VAR officials to alert referee Yusuke Araki to an incident inside the box that saw the ball hit Xamrobekov’s arm as he sought to block Yengi’s run.

image content

The pitchside review led to Araki pointing to the spot and Boyle sent Utkir Yusupov the wrong way to put the Australians in front.
Masharipov was introduced for Oston Urunov at the interval and he went close to levelling within six minutes of the restart, bending his free kick narrowly wide of Maty Ryan’s left post after Fayzullaev had been upended by Souttar.

image content
The Panserraikos winger was having a major influence on his team as the half wore on and, with the clock ticking down, he unlocked the Australian defence, sending over an inviting cross from the left that fellow substitute Turgenbov rose above Behich to nod home.

Courtesy AFC

 

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Jeonbuk State, in collaboration with the Jeonbuk State Office of Education and Jeonbuk Physicl Education Middle & High School, is continuing international exchange and friendship through sports by delivering sports equipment donated by students to youth in three African nations. On the 5th, the State and the Office of Education held a send-off ceremony at Jeonbuk Sports Middle & High School for the project titled “Re; Play Together, Jeonbuk Sports Friendship Gifts,” shipping the items to Zimbabwe, Kenya, and Namibia. The theme, ‘Re; Play Together,’ signifies resuming games (Re; Play) that had been halted due to a shortage of soccer balls and sports gear, this time together with Jeonbuk.

This initiative goes beyond mere material support; it aims to practice solidarity and friendship across borders through sports and to expand the foundation for exchange among future generations. In particular, sharing equipment that students actually used spreads the value of sharing while extending Jeonbuk’s international sports diplomacy into schools and the local community. The project originated from visits last year by officials from Zimbabwe and Namibia, with whom Jeonbuk has maintained international sports exchanges. During their visit to Jeonbuk Sports Middle & High School, they requested support for sports equipment. Students readily agreed to contribute, leading to a broader international exchange program supported by the State, the Office of Education, and the school. The donated items total 616 pieces across 12 sports, including soccer, taekwondo, shooting, archery, swimming, etc. —comprising both gear previously used by students and new items collected for this project. The equipment will be delivered to the Ministry of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture and National Olympic Committees of each country via Zimbabwean diplomatic missions and international shipping. It will then be distributed to young athletes and youth active in organizations such as the Kirsty Coventry Academy in Zimbabwe, the Waitaka Taekwondo Club in Kenya, and the MTC Hopsol Youth Soccer League in Namibia.

Kim Jong-phil, Director General of Jeonbuk State’s 2036 Summer Olympics Bid Department, stated: “I hope the precious sports items that nurtured the dreams of our Jeonbuk students will serve as a new source of hope for African youth. Moving forward, we will continue to promote international exchange through sports, guided by the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) core values of inclusion and solidarity.” Im Young-gun, Director of Arts, Physical Ed & Health Division at the Jeonbuk State Office of Education, said, “It was a meaningful opportunity for our students to put into practice the spirit of sportsmanship through sharing and caring while developing a global perspective. We hope that the students’ small but heartfelt gesture will be warmly received by young people in Africa.”

Meanwhile, Jeonbuk State has been steadily expanding its international sports network by dispatching a Taekwondo demonstration team to the World Taekwondo U-21 Championship in Kenya, participating in the World Union of Olympic Cities General Assembly, and broadening sports exchanges with African nations. Starting with the “Sports Friendship Gift” pilot project, Jeonbuk State plans to consider expanding the countries and sports covered by the initiative, while also promoting the hosting of international sporting events and exchange programs inviting young athletes from overseas, with the goal of developing Jeonbuk into a specialized international sports city.

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