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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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Shaikh Salman underlines belief in Asia’s young heroines in Colombia

AIPS ASIA News:

Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has outlined his confidence in Asian teams to extend the Continent’s sensational showing at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup as the focus of global football shifts to Colombia for the largest-ever edition in history from August 31 to September 22, 2024.

Australia, DPR Korea, Japan and Korea Republic will be aiming to claim a fourth coveted crown for Asia in the newly expanded 24-team format with the Continent’s sides navigating their way into the Final on six occasions in 10 editions since the inaugural Canada 2002 tournament.

Shaikh Salman said: “At the heart of the AFC’s Vision and Mission is the desire to see our teams shine on the grandest stages and our women’s teams, particularly our age-group sides, have led the way in inspiring our world-class ambitions and in attaining global success.

“Few Confederations in the world can match the collective achievements of our women’s youth teams and I know the Asian football family joins me in wishing Australia, DPR Korea, Japan and the Korea Republic as well as our team of match officials the very best of success in Colombia.”

The young Matildas will be the first Asian side to feature on Saturday when they take on the hosts at the El Campin Stadium in Bogota at 6pm. Appearing in their fifth Finals, Leah Blayney’s charges will be looking to surpass their best last eight finishes in 2002 and 2004 but will first need to contend with four-time Quarter-finalists Mexico (Sept 3) and debutants Cameroon (Sept 6) in Group A.

2010 third-place finishers Korea Republic – poised for their seventh appearance – will continue the Continent’s quest for glory 24 hours later with familiar foes and two-time finalists Nigeria expected to provide a gruelling opening Group D test at the El Techo Stadium in Bogota before facing Venezuela (Sept 4) and three-time champions Germany (Sept 7).

The Continent’s most successful side, DPR Korea, will return to the spotlight after missing out on the last edition when they take on Argentina at the Pascual Guerrero Stadium in Cali on Monday at 5pm. Champions in 2006 and 2016, DPR Korea will set their sights on sealing a record-equaling third title with Costa Rica (Sept 5) and 2022 fourth-place finishers the Netherlands (Sept 8) standing in the way in their upcoming Group F battles.

Shouldering the pride as the Continent’s most recent champions, two-time finalists Japan will be looking to hit the ground running when they open their account against Group E rivals New Zealand at the Pascual Guerrero Stadium in Cali just two hours later. The young Nadeshiko will be looking to steer past Ghana (Sept 5) and newcomers Austria (Sept 8) as they aim to reach a third consecutive final and add to their 2018 title.

Meanwhile, Asia’s representation will be further bolstered by the appointment of Kyrgyz Republic’s Veronika Bernatskaia, China PR’s Dong Fangyu, and Korea Republic’s Oh Hyeonjeong as referees.

Supporting them will be assistant referees Ramina Tsoi of the Kyrgyz Republic, Thailand’s Supawan Hinthong and Nuannid Donjangreed, Xie Lijun and Bao Mengxiao representing China PR, and Kim Kyoungmin from Korea Republic. Another familiar face, Australia’s Casey Reibelt, will also be serving as a Support Referee.

Courtesy AFC

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Shaikh Salman underlines belief in Asia’s young heroines in Colombia

AIPS ASIA News:

Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has outlined his confidence in Asian teams to extend the Continent’s sensational showing at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup as the focus of global football shifts to Colombia for the largest-ever edition in history from August 31 to September 22, 2024.

Australia, DPR Korea, Japan and Korea Republic will be aiming to claim a fourth coveted crown for Asia in the newly expanded 24-team format with the Continent’s sides navigating their way into the Final on six occasions in 10 editions since the inaugural Canada 2002 tournament.

Shaikh Salman said: “At the heart of the AFC’s Vision and Mission is the desire to see our teams shine on the grandest stages and our women’s teams, particularly our age-group sides, have led the way in inspiring our world-class ambitions and in attaining global success.

“Few Confederations in the world can match the collective achievements of our women’s youth teams and I know the Asian football family joins me in wishing Australia, DPR Korea, Japan and the Korea Republic as well as our team of match officials the very best of success in Colombia.”

The young Matildas will be the first Asian side to feature on Saturday when they take on the hosts at the El Campin Stadium in Bogota at 6pm. Appearing in their fifth Finals, Leah Blayney’s charges will be looking to surpass their best last eight finishes in 2002 and 2004 but will first need to contend with four-time Quarter-finalists Mexico (Sept 3) and debutants Cameroon (Sept 6) in Group A.

2010 third-place finishers Korea Republic – poised for their seventh appearance – will continue the Continent’s quest for glory 24 hours later with familiar foes and two-time finalists Nigeria expected to provide a gruelling opening Group D test at the El Techo Stadium in Bogota before facing Venezuela (Sept 4) and three-time champions Germany (Sept 7).

The Continent’s most successful side, DPR Korea, will return to the spotlight after missing out on the last edition when they take on Argentina at the Pascual Guerrero Stadium in Cali on Monday at 5pm. Champions in 2006 and 2016, DPR Korea will set their sights on sealing a record-equaling third title with Costa Rica (Sept 5) and 2022 fourth-place finishers the Netherlands (Sept 8) standing in the way in their upcoming Group F battles.

Shouldering the pride as the Continent’s most recent champions, two-time finalists Japan will be looking to hit the ground running when they open their account against Group E rivals New Zealand at the Pascual Guerrero Stadium in Cali just two hours later. The young Nadeshiko will be looking to steer past Ghana (Sept 5) and newcomers Austria (Sept 8) as they aim to reach a third consecutive final and add to their 2018 title.

Meanwhile, Asia’s representation will be further bolstered by the appointment of Kyrgyz Republic’s Veronika Bernatskaia, China PR’s Dong Fangyu, and Korea Republic’s Oh Hyeonjeong as referees.

Supporting them will be assistant referees Ramina Tsoi of the Kyrgyz Republic, Thailand’s Supawan Hinthong and Nuannid Donjangreed, Xie Lijun and Bao Mengxiao representing China PR, and Kim Kyoungmin from Korea Republic. Another familiar face, Australia’s Casey Reibelt, will also be serving as a Support Referee.

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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