Gunsan University’s women’s badminton team captured the 2026 Federation President’s Cup National University Badminton Championships women’s division team title with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Incheon University in the final held in Miryang, South Korea.
The victory came on February 16, 2026, at the Miryang Badminton Gymnasium, where Gunsan University’s A-team secured the championship despite an uncertain start in the opening singles matches.
According to match details, Gunsan University began the final with setbacks as their first two singles players fell to their Incheon University counterparts. Lee Ga-ram lost 0-2 (15-21, 14-21) to Seo Yeon-yeon, while Tak Jeong-eun dropped a 1-2 decision (21-16, 18-21, 12-21) to Kim Ae-rin.
The tide turned in Gunsan University’s favor through strong doubles performances. The pairing of Lee Chae-eun and Ha Ji-yun defeated Incheon University’s Kim Ae-rin and Yoo Da-eun in straight sets, 2-0 (21-12, 21-14). This was followed by Im Ji-yun and Goo Na-yeon clinching a hard-fought 2-1 victory (21-18, 21-23, 25-23) over O Yeon-ju and Jung Min-gyo.
With the team match tied at 2-2, the decisive fifth singles match fell to Park Ju-eun. She delivered the championship-clinching point by defeating Yoo Da-eun in straight sets, 2-0 (21-19, 21-17), securing Gunsan University’s 3-2 triumph.
Lee Chae-eun and Ha Ji-yun also competed in the women’s doubles event during the tournament, finishing as runners-up. Meanwhile, teammates Won A-rim and Park Ji-yeon earned third place after losing to Lee Chae-eun and Ha Ji-yun in the semifinals.
The Federation President’s Cup is one of South Korea’s premier collegiate badminton tournaments, featuring top university teams from across the country competing in both men’s and women’s divisions. Gunsan University’s victory adds to their growing reputation in national collegiate badminton circles.
This championship win positions Gunsan University favorably as they prepare for upcoming national competitions later in the 2026 sporting calendar. The team’s resilience in overcoming an early deficit to claim victory demonstrates the depth and competitive spirit within their roster.
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What’s next for Gunsan University’s badminton program will be their participation in subsequent national tournaments as they build on this Federation President’s Cup success.
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