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Harim team, led by champion Park Jung-hyun, poised for PBA Team League success

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Harim team, featuring women's champion Park Jung-hyun, is drawing attention in the second round of the PBA Team League.
  • Harim finished second in the first round and has strong momentum after several team members performed well in a recent individual championship.
  • The team boasts a balanced roster with strong female players like Park Jung-hyun and Kim Sang-a, and accomplished male players including Kim Young-won and Nguyen Phuong Linh.

All eyes are on the Harim team as they enter the second round of the PBA Team League, fueled by the success of their star player, women's champion Park Jung-hyun. The team, in its second year of existence, narrowly missed the top spot in the first round, finishing second after a close race with Woori Financial Capital.

Harim's confidence is high following a strong showing in the recent SY Championship, the third leg of the PBA-LPBA individual tour. Several team members achieved high rankings, with Park Jung-hyun capturing her first career singles title and also winning the Welcome Top Ranking award for the highest average score. This individual success has translated into a positive team atmosphere heading into the second round.

Will the second-round surge of Harim, which has women's champion Park Jung-hyun, continue?

— PBAThe PBA highlighted the Harim team's strong performance as a key point of interest for the upcoming round.

The team's strength lies in its well-rounded roster. In women's singles and doubles, crucial for determining match outcomes, Harim boasts Park Jung-hyun, a reigning champion, alongside the experienced Kim Sang-a, a former champion. Jung Bo-yoon also contributes significantly in mixed doubles. The men's lineup is equally formidable, led by captain Kim Joon-tae, teenage world champion Kim Young-won, and Nguyen Phuong Linh, who also received the Welcome Top Ranking award at the SY Championship. Kim Young-won, with four career titles, is currently leading the season in prize money and ranking points.

Other teams to watch in the second round include last season's champions Hana Card, featuring strong players like Kim Ga-young and Shin Jung-ju. High1 Resort, bolstered by new signings Kang Ji-eun and Eddie Leppens, and Huons, with Kang Dong-goo joining and emerging as a contender, are also expected to compete fiercely. Breakers, the newest team, will be looking to overcome their winless streak.

Park Jung-hyun, who had not been able to get past the quarterfinals in individual matches until now, won her first championship, boosting her confidence.

— PBAThe PBA noted Park Jung-hyun's personal victory and its impact on her performance.
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Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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