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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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China claim bonus point as shoot-out woes continue to haunt New Zealand

BY: AIPS ASIA MEDIA:

FIH Hockey Star Association 2022/23 activity went on from Wellington, as hosts New Zealand went head-to-head against China. The groups couldn’t be isolated in the guideline time and for the second game in succession the hosts went into the shoot-outs hoping to guarantee a reward point. New Zealand figured out how to score on only one of their 5 endeavors, as Liu Ping was remarkable in the objective for China, driving them to a success and a reward point in the shoot-outs.

New Zealand vs China 1-1 (SO: 1-2):

China began the game in prevailing design, winning a punishment corner in the subsequent moment. Be that as it may, an unfortunate infusion from the short corner saw the opportunity get away from the guests. China continued to push and had another opportunity of a lifetime soon as Yang Haoting wound up totally open at the highest point of the circle, yet her shot on the converse totally missed the ball and New Zealand got a free out. New Zealand began to develop into the game as the quarter advanced. They had the ball in the objective halfway through, yet the ball had redirected into the objective off Trust Ralph’s following foot and was given as a Chinese free out. Katie Doar consolidated well with Olivia Cheerful and the interchange between the two permitted Doar to have a chance away from the highest point of the circle, however it went wide to one side.

China recovered control of the game in the subsequent quarter, sending off many floods of assaults. They won two punishment corners early. The first from Gu Bingfeng was very much shabby by the Dark Sticks rushers. China looked into the long corner accepting the diversion had fallen off a foot, yet lost their reference. On the subsequent short corner of the quarter, China selected a variety with Liu Chencheng redirecting on the far post, however Tessa Jopp was on the line to save New Zealand pulling off a splendid save with her stick, with the goalkeeper previously beaten.

New Zealand emerged with substantially more force in the last part and their high press yielded a moment result as Olivia Shannon jumped on a free ball in the focal point of the circle and her strike crashed against the backboard before the Chinese guardian could answer. China was back based on level conditions in a split second as debutant Xu Yanan got an extraordinary pass from the right, moved from left to right to make space and her horrendous shot was in the objective before the manager could respond. China recaptured control of the game after the fast adjuster, yet couldn’t change over their ownership into one more objective as the groups headed into the last quarter based on level conditions.

New Zealand won a whirlwind of punishment corners in the last quarter, attempting to go direct and endeavoring redirections; however, they couldn’t make the most of any of them as the Chinese guard remained steadfast. China themselves two times had potential open doors on counter goes after from the punishment corner safeguard, however two times Brooke Roberts ventured out from the objective to shut down the point and make saves, concerning the second back-to-back game, New Zealand made a beeline for a shoot-out to attempt to win the reward point.

New Zealand’s shoot-out troubles went on as they missed 4 out of their 5 endeavors, having missed each of the 4 in their past game against USA. Liu Ping who made her re-visitation of the Chinese group after a long injury cutback was fantastic in the shoot-outs, saving 3 endeavors and driving one wide, as China guaranteed the reward point.

Li Hong was granted player of the match and said: “We played well however I figure we can play surprisingly better than this. We really want to work harder till the last moment of the game to obtain an outcome in the guideline time.”

FIH Pro League – 19 February 2023

National Hockey Center, Wellington (NZL)

Result: Women’s Match 20

New Zealand 1-1 China (SO: 1-2)

Player of the Game: Li Hong (CHN)

Umpires: Treat Tan (SGP), Golden Church (NZL), Junko Wagatsuma (JPN-video).

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China claim bonus point as shoot-out woes continue to haunt New Zealand

BY: AIPS ASIA MEDIA:

FIH Hockey Star Association 2022/23 activity went on from Wellington, as hosts New Zealand went head-to-head against China. The groups couldn’t be isolated in the guideline time and for the second game in succession the hosts went into the shoot-outs hoping to guarantee a reward point. New Zealand figured out how to score on only one of their 5 endeavors, as Liu Ping was remarkable in the objective for China, driving them to a success and a reward point in the shoot-outs.

New Zealand vs China 1-1 (SO: 1-2):

China began the game in prevailing design, winning a punishment corner in the subsequent moment. Be that as it may, an unfortunate infusion from the short corner saw the opportunity get away from the guests. China continued to push and had another opportunity of a lifetime soon as Yang Haoting wound up totally open at the highest point of the circle, yet her shot on the converse totally missed the ball and New Zealand got a free out. New Zealand began to develop into the game as the quarter advanced. They had the ball in the objective halfway through, yet the ball had redirected into the objective off Trust Ralph’s following foot and was given as a Chinese free out. Katie Doar consolidated well with Olivia Cheerful and the interchange between the two permitted Doar to have a chance away from the highest point of the circle, however it went wide to one side.

China recovered control of the game in the subsequent quarter, sending off many floods of assaults. They won two punishment corners early. The first from Gu Bingfeng was very much shabby by the Dark Sticks rushers. China looked into the long corner accepting the diversion had fallen off a foot, yet lost their reference. On the subsequent short corner of the quarter, China selected a variety with Liu Chencheng redirecting on the far post, however Tessa Jopp was on the line to save New Zealand pulling off a splendid save with her stick, with the goalkeeper previously beaten.

New Zealand emerged with substantially more force in the last part and their high press yielded a moment result as Olivia Shannon jumped on a free ball in the focal point of the circle and her strike crashed against the backboard before the Chinese guardian could answer. China was back based on level conditions in a split second as debutant Xu Yanan got an extraordinary pass from the right, moved from left to right to make space and her horrendous shot was in the objective before the manager could respond. China recaptured control of the game after the fast adjuster, yet couldn’t change over their ownership into one more objective as the groups headed into the last quarter based on level conditions.

New Zealand won a whirlwind of punishment corners in the last quarter, attempting to go direct and endeavoring redirections; however, they couldn’t make the most of any of them as the Chinese guard remained steadfast. China themselves two times had potential open doors on counter goes after from the punishment corner safeguard, however two times Brooke Roberts ventured out from the objective to shut down the point and make saves, concerning the second back-to-back game, New Zealand made a beeline for a shoot-out to attempt to win the reward point.

New Zealand’s shoot-out troubles went on as they missed 4 out of their 5 endeavors, having missed each of the 4 in their past game against USA. Liu Ping who made her re-visitation of the Chinese group after a long injury cutback was fantastic in the shoot-outs, saving 3 endeavors and driving one wide, as China guaranteed the reward point.

Li Hong was granted player of the match and said: “We played well however I figure we can play surprisingly better than this. We really want to work harder till the last moment of the game to obtain an outcome in the guideline time.”

FIH Pro League – 19 February 2023

National Hockey Center, Wellington (NZL)

Result: Women’s Match 20

New Zealand 1-1 China (SO: 1-2)

Player of the Game: Li Hong (CHN)

Umpires: Treat Tan (SGP), Golden Church (NZL), Junko Wagatsuma (JPN-video).

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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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