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KB Kookmin Bank Park Shin-ja Cup to feature record five countries in Cheongju this October

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

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  • The 2026 KB Kookmin Bank Park Shin-ja Cup will be held at Cheongju Gymnasium in South Korea from Oct. 3 to 11.
  • Ten teams from five countries, including six WKBL clubs and KB Stars, will compete in the tournament.
  • The event will return to Cheongju for the first time since 2023.

The 2026 KB Kookmin Bank Park Shin-ja Cup will bring a record five participating countries to Cheongju, South Korea, from Oct. 3 to 11.

The tournament, hosted by the Women’s Korean Basketball League, will feature 10 teams competing for the championship at Cheongju Gymnasium.

The field includes six WKBL clubs, including last season’s overall champion KB Stars, along with teams from Japan, Canada and Mongolia.

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