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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 0-0 Syria

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Doha: A resilient Syria held Uzbekistan to a 0-0 draw in their AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Group B tie at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium on Saturday.
The dropped points would have disappointed a dominant Uzbekistan side, with Australia the early pacesetters in the group following their 2-0 win over India earlier on Saturday.

Uzbekistan set the early pace, Otabek Shukurov’s long-range shot just missing the mark within the opening minute.
Abduqodir Khusanov then found Hojimat Erkinov outside the box but the latter’s right footed shot went wide to the left.
Srecko Katanec-led Uzbekistan ramped up the pressure as the first half continued with the likes of Sukurov and Hojimat Erkinov leading their charge for the opening goal.

Syria, ranked 91st in the world, may have started out shakily but started to grow into the game as they maintained a resolute defensive line.
Five minutes before the break, Syria got an opportunity to take the lead when their talisman Ammar Ramadan found himself in an opportunistic position but his shot from just outside the box failed to change the scoreline.

Uzbekistan kicked off the second half on a similar offensive note, with captain Jaloliddin Masharipov setting up Otabek Shukurov who, however, squandered the opportunity.
Just minutes later, Abbosbek Fayzullaev failed to steer midfielder Oston Urunov’s pass past the Syrian goalkeeper, despite finding space among a number of red shirts.

As the clock hit the hour mark, Uzbekistan earned a free-kick in an opportune position but Sukurov’s attempt was deftly dealt with by Syrian goalkeeper Ahmad Madanieh who blocked the effort without much difficulty.
Madanieh continued to remain busy between the sticks with substitute Sherzod Nasrullayev posing a threat outside the Syrian box but the Syrian skipper was quick to collect the ball to safety.
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The stalemate continued when, with 25 minutes remaining, Syrian midfielder Ibrahim Hesar found the back of the Uzbekistan net but was ruled offside.  Both sides made several attempts to get a last-ditch goal but had to be satisfied with a point apiece. Syria meet Australia next while Uzbekistan will face India in Wednesday’s other tie.


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Group B: Uzbekistan 0-0 Syria

AIPS AISA News:

Doha: A resilient Syria held Uzbekistan to a 0-0 draw in their AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Group B tie at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium on Saturday.
The dropped points would have disappointed a dominant Uzbekistan side, with Australia the early pacesetters in the group following their 2-0 win over India earlier on Saturday.

Uzbekistan set the early pace, Otabek Shukurov’s long-range shot just missing the mark within the opening minute.
Abduqodir Khusanov then found Hojimat Erkinov outside the box but the latter’s right footed shot went wide to the left.
Srecko Katanec-led Uzbekistan ramped up the pressure as the first half continued with the likes of Sukurov and Hojimat Erkinov leading their charge for the opening goal.

Syria, ranked 91st in the world, may have started out shakily but started to grow into the game as they maintained a resolute defensive line.
Five minutes before the break, Syria got an opportunity to take the lead when their talisman Ammar Ramadan found himself in an opportunistic position but his shot from just outside the box failed to change the scoreline.

Uzbekistan kicked off the second half on a similar offensive note, with captain Jaloliddin Masharipov setting up Otabek Shukurov who, however, squandered the opportunity.
Just minutes later, Abbosbek Fayzullaev failed to steer midfielder Oston Urunov’s pass past the Syrian goalkeeper, despite finding space among a number of red shirts.

As the clock hit the hour mark, Uzbekistan earned a free-kick in an opportune position but Sukurov’s attempt was deftly dealt with by Syrian goalkeeper Ahmad Madanieh who blocked the effort without much difficulty.
Madanieh continued to remain busy between the sticks with substitute Sherzod Nasrullayev posing a threat outside the Syrian box but the Syrian skipper was quick to collect the ball to safety.
image content

The stalemate continued when, with 25 minutes remaining, Syrian midfielder Ibrahim Hesar found the back of the Uzbekistan net but was ruled offside.  Both sides made several attempts to get a last-ditch goal but had to be satisfied with a point apiece. Syria meet Australia next while Uzbekistan will face India in Wednesday’s other tie.


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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