Men's Commerce wins women's SK opener
The SK Sugar Gliders Women and the Sangsung Phoenix Men earned their first victories in the opening rounds of the newly launched Handball Unified League H League.
SK defeated Busan Facilities Corporation 31-23 in the opening game of the women's regular season of the Shinhan SOL Pay 2023-2024 Handball H League at the SK Handball Stadium in Bangdong, Songpa-gu, on Nov. 11.
The H-League is a newly launched handball league aimed at professionalization.
Kang Eun-hye scored the most goals with eight, while Yoo So-jung contributed six goals and 10 assists. Goalkeeper Lee Min-ji kept Busan Facilities Corporation's offense at bay with 15 saves.
In the men's opening match, Sangmu reported a 28-24 victory over Chungnam National Government.
Lee Yosef led the way with seven goals and eight assists.
Choi Tae-won, President of the Korea Handball Federation, who is currently traveling overseas to promote the Busan Expo, said, "The newly launched H-League, with 14 men's and women's unemployment clubs, will respect the spirit of sportsmanship and fairness, and will become a sport loved by fans through fun and exciting games with a fan-first spirit."
"Handball is a national sport that has the honor of touching the lives of all Koreans," said Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Yoo In-chon, who attended the official opening ceremony. "I hope that through the launch of the H-League, it will become a sport loved by the people again. I hope that handball will keep the people healthy and strong." 카지노사이트