Gwangmyeong KCC wins thrilling youth basketball tournament after coach ejection

Gwangmyeong KCC clinched the championship in a dramatic youth basketball game, even as a coach was sent off the court. The intense match was part of the NH Nonghyup Bank 2026 Hoengseong Hanu Cup National Youth Basketball Tournament, which kicked off on August 29 in Hoengseong County, Gangwon Province.

The tournament has brought together young basketball enthusiasts from across the nation, showcasing their skills in a vibrant display of the sport. Hosted and organized jointly by Hoengseong County, the Hoengseong County Sports Council, the Hoengseong County Basketball Association, the Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Basketball Association, and KXO, the event aims to foster the development of young athletes.

Competitions are structured across various age groups, ranging from U8 to U15, ensuring a wide spectrum of youth talent participates. The atmosphere is described as a "hot basketball festival" for young players, highlighting the event's significance in the youth sports calendar.

The specific details of the coach's ejection and the game's final moments were not elaborated upon, but the outcome clearly favored Gwangmyeong KCC, who emerged as the protagonists of this hard-fought contest.