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SK Sugar Gliders force H-League Championship to Game 3 with narrow win

From Hankyoreh · (35m ago) Korean Mixed tone

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • SK Sugar Gliders defeated Samcheok City Hall 24-23 in Game 2 of the Handball H-League Women's Championship series.
  • The victory forces a decisive Game 3, as SK Sugar Gliders aim for a third consecutive championship.
  • The final game will determine the championship between SK Sugar Gliders and Samcheok City Hall.

The SK Sugar Gliders have fought back to level the Handball H-League Women's Championship series, forcing a decisive Game 3 against Samcheok City Hall. After a loss in the first game, the team secured a narrow 24-23 victory, demonstrating their resilience and determination to defend their title.

This comeback is crucial for SK Sugar Gliders, who are aiming for their third consecutive championship. Their star players, Kang Kyung-min and Kang Eun-hye, led the scoring, while goalkeeper Park Jo-eun made a critical save in the final moments to seal the win. The team's performance in Game 2 shows their championship pedigree and their ability to perform under pressure.

The final match will be a high-stakes showdown, with Samcheok City Hall also vying for the championship after a three-year drought. The intensity of this series highlights the competitive spirit of the H-League and the passion of the athletes involved. As a publication deeply invested in Korean sports, we will be closely following this thrilling conclusion.

SK Sugar Gliders' Kang Eun-hye breaks through Samcheok City Hall's defense in the second game of the Shinhan SOL Bank 2025-2026 Handball H-League Women's Championship.

— Korean Handball FederationCaption accompanying an image of the game.
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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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