Hwasun County’s badminton team captured the women’s team title at the 2026 Federation President’s Cup National Real Badminton Championships, defeating Saemaul Geumgo 3-1 in the final on April 21, 2026.
The victory came after a dominant 3-0 semifinal win over Gyeongsan City Hall, securing Hwasun County’s place in the championship match held at the Miryang Badminton Gymnasium in South Korea’s Gyeongsangnam-do province.
According to multiple verified local news reports, the tournament ran from April 15 to April 22, 2026, with Hwasun County’s squad advancing through the knockout stages to claim the gold medal in the women’s general division team event.
Hwasun County Governor Bok-gyu Gu congratulated the team on their achievement, highlighting their disciplined preparation and execution throughout the competition.
Jung-chaek Hwang, head of the county’s Tourism and Sports Division, praised the athletes’ performance, stating: “We are deeply grateful for the outstanding performance shown by the players.” He added that the county will continue systematic training efforts to further elevate Hwasun’s reputation as a badminton powerhouse.
The team’s path to the title included a clean sweep in the semifinals before dropping only one match in the final against Saemaul Geumgo, demonstrating consistency under pressure.
This championship adds to Hwasun County’s growing legacy in national badminton competitions, reinforcing its status as a prominent contributor to South Korea’s real-team badminton landscape.
The Federation President’s Cup is one of the premier annual events for corporate and municipal badminton teams in South Korea, drawing top-tier squads from across the country to compete in singles, doubles and team formats.
With the national team season progressing, Hwasun County’s success could influence upcoming selections and funding priorities for regional badminton programs.
As of now, no official announcements have been made regarding roster changes or upcoming tournaments for the Hwasun County badminton squad following their title win.
Sports fans interested in following developments in South Korean real badminton can monitor updates from the Korea Badminton Association and regional sports authorities for confirmation of future events.
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