Coway Blue Wheels Clinch First Jeju Governor's Cup Title
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
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- Coway Blue Wheels won their first Jeju Governor's Cup wheelchair basketball championship, defeating rivals Jeju Province 65-59.
- Kwak Jun-seong was named MVP for his 20 points in the final, and coach Kim Young-mo received the top coach award.
- Coway, founded in 2022 with players from Seoul City Hall, is the only privately run wheelchair basketball team in South Korea.
Coway Blue Wheels secured their maiden Jeju Governor's Cup wheelchair basketball title, overcoming long-time rivals Jeju Province 65-59 in a hard-fought final. The victory marks a significant achievement for the team, which was established in 2022. Kwak Jun-seong was instrumental in the win, scoring 20 points in the championship game and earning the Most Valuable Player award. Head coach Kim Young-mo was also recognized, receiving the top coach award. Kim expressed his determination to maintain the team's momentum in upcoming tournaments. Coway Blue Wheels stands out in the domestic league as the sole team operated by a private corporation, having been formed when the entire Seoul City Hall team transferred to the new club. The team's success in the 13th Jeju Governor's Cup International Invitational Wheelchair Basketball Tournament highlights their growing prowess.
We will repay with good results in the remaining tournaments this year by continuing our momentum.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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