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Cheju Island was selected as the venue for the 9th World Championship in 2006!
The 2nd International Friendship Games were held in Chejudo |
| It was determined to use “Kang Chang Hak stadium” in Seogwipo
city, Cheju Island, the largest resort spot in South Korea as the venue for the
9th World Championship that is to be held in 2006. This venue has a natural lawn
and is fully furnished with a main track field with the spectators' seats and
a supplementary track field. It is situated on a hill with a full view of the
venue used for the Soccer World Cup co-hosted by the Republic of Korea and Japan
and of the western coast. At the "Exclusive Gateball field" situated inside Cheju
city stadium on Cheju island, the 2nd Cheju International Free City Commemorative
International Exchange Cheju Games were held between 11~12 of November, and 62
teams participated including representatives from Japan. The Japanese teams were
defeated in the preliminary league, and the strength of the South Korean teams
was outstanding in these games. |
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Venue with superb facilities that was commended
at the Stadium Facility contest in South Korea |
| “Kang Chang Hak stadium” situated at approx.
15min. drive from the city center |
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Mr.Park, the chairman of Chejudo GB Union of “Korea GB Union of
Sports for All”, making a speech at the opening ceremony of International Exchange
Cheju Games
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The final match was fought between South Korean teams. Players
attempting a precise hit by “Stepping Over Strike”. |
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