The first day when the mandatory wearing of indoor masks was lifted. An awkward yet comfortable atmosphere was created. The Korea Volleyball Federation (KOVO) announced on the 27th that it will be recommended to wear indoor masks for spectators entering the stadium from the 31st according to the government’s quarantine policy for the new coronavirus infection…
Kyle Smain of the United States, who experienced world freestyle skiing champion, died in an avalanche while skiing in Japan. The Japan Times, an English-language daily newspaper in Japan, reported on the 31st that two people were killed in an avalanche while skiing on Mount Norikura in Hakuba, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, and that Smain’s body…
Isco is heading to Union Berlin. The German Bundesliga this season is chaos itself. From the 2012-13 season, Bayern Munich’s solo system continued, and Munich achieved the great feat of winning the league for 10 consecutive seasons, but it is still unclear whether it will set a record for 11 consecutive seasons. Although Munich is currently 1st…
Manchester City is expected to fill the vacancy of Joao Cancelo (29) with Ben Chilwell (27, Chelsea). England’s ‘Tribal Football’ reported on the 31st (Korean time), “Manchester City is trying to sign Chelsea fullback Ben Chilwell.” 안전놀이터 Side defender Cancelo is active as Manchester City’s main full-back. He is a player who mainly uses his right…
The Lotte Giants introduced a 2023 performance option contract. On the 30th of last month, Lotte announced contracts with 60 candidates for salary negotiations. Among them, Han Dong-hee and Lee Hak-joo (both infielders) chose performance option contracts. Han Dong-hee, who received 172 million won in 2022, is guaranteed an annual salary of 192.6 million won, a…
Anywhere at shortstop or third base is good. My goal this year is to establish myself (as the starting pitcher). Confidence is different.” KIA Tigers Kim Do-young showed confidence for the new season. The KIA team left for the spring camp for the 2023 season to be held in Tucson, USA via Incheon International Airport…
Scottish professional soccer Celtic FC Oh Hyeon-gyu (22) had a short but intense debut. On the 30th, Oh Hyun-gyu played an away game against Dundee United in the Scottish Premiership (first division). On the 25th, Oh Hyun-kyu, who left K-League 1 Suwon Samsung for a transfer fee of 3 million euros (4 billion won) and signed…
Kim Yeon-kyung (Heungkuk Life Insurance) stood at the center of the All-Star Game. Her volleyball skills, as well as pleasant fan service and splendid talk, were added. On the afternoon of the 29th, the ‘Dodram 2022-2023 V-League All-Star Game’ was held at Samsan World Gymnasium in Incheon. Kim Yeon-kyung, who played as an M-star team, scored 5…
Jang Su-jeong (149th, Daegu City Hall) reached the round of 16 in the singles at the Women’s Professional Tennis (WTA) Tour Thailand Open (total prize money: $259,303). Sujeong Jang beat Katie Bolter (121st, England) 2-1 (6-3 4-6 6-3) in the first round of the singles finals held in Hua Hin, Thailand on the 30th. Her…
Controversy is expected as it has been confirmed that the Asian Olympic Council, OCA, which hosts the Asian Games, has sent an official letter to 45 member countries, including Korea, inviting Russian and Belarusian athletes to the Hangzhou Asian Games in September. While Ukraine strongly opposes the invading Russia and Belarus’ participation in the Paris…