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KOVO Cup to be held in Yeosu again this year; women's league starts Oct. 11, men's Oct. 19
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KOVO Cup to be held in Yeosu again this year; women's league starts Oct. 11, men's Oct. 19

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

At a glance

News Official statement New plan
  • The KOVO Cup will be held in Yeosu for another year.
  • The Korea Volleyball Federation signed an agreement with Yeosu City to host the 2026 Yeosu·NH Nonghyup Cup Professional Volleyball Tournament.
  • The women's league is set to begin on October 11, followed by the men's league on October 19.

The KOVO Cup, a significant event in South Korean volleyball, will once again take place in the city of Yeosu. This decision was solidified through a recent agreement between the Korea Volleyball Federation (KOVO) and the Yeosu City government.

The official announcement came on the 27th, detailing the signing of a partnership aimed at ensuring the successful hosting of the 2026 Yeosu·NH Nonghyup Cup Professional Volleyball Tournament. The signing ceremony occurred at 3 PM on the 26th in the Mayor's office of Yeosu City.

Key figures present at the agreement signing included KOVO Secretary-General Eom Jae-yong, Yeosu Mayor Seo Young-hak, Yeosu City Sports Council Chairman Myung Kyeong-sik, and Yeosu City Volleyball Association Chairman Bae Jeong-dae, among other relevant officials.

The tournament is scheduled to commence with the women's league on October 11, followed by the opening of the men's league on October 19. The continued hosting in Yeosu highlights the city's commitment and capability in supporting major sporting events.

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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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