The Guro District Office badminton team captured the mixed doubles title and secured two third-place finishes at the 2026 National Employment Badminton Federation Championships, according to local administrative reports. The tournament ran from September 2 through September 9 at the Hapcheon Multi-purpose Gymnasium in Hapcheon County, South Gyeongsang Province.
Mixed Doubles Victory and Podiums in Hapcheon
At the 2026 National Employment Badminton Federation Championships, Guro District Office’s Kim Hye-rin teamed up with Kim Jae-hwan of Goyang City Hall to claim the mixed doubles crown. According to local reports, the partnership outpaced the field to reach the top of the podium in South Gyeongsang Province.
The squad also found success in women’s events and team competition. Kim Hye-rin returned to the court with teammate Kim Yoon-ju to reach the semifinals of the women’s doubles draw, finishing in third place. In the team competition, the Guro District Office roster added another third-place result, capping off a productive week across individual and team brackets.
Building Momentum in Year Three
Established toward the end of 2024, the Guro District Office badminton team is currently competing in its third year of existence. Coverage from regional outlets notes that the young franchise has steadily built competitive momentum through consistent appearances and podium finishes on the national corporate circuit.
Administrative backing has accompanied that on-court growth. Guro District secured selection in the public sector division of the 2025 Workplace Athletic Club Creation Support Public Contest. That designation provides funding for training expenses, helping stabilize operations and secure practice facilities for the players.
District Leadership Plans Continued Support
Guro District Mayor Jang In-hong addressed the team’s performance following the conclusion of the Hapcheon tournament. “I am delighted that our players, now in their third year since the team’s founding, have achieved such valuable results on the national corporate stage,” Mayor Jang said, according to official district statements. “We will continue providing the necessary support so our athletes can concentrate on training in a stable environment and grow even further.”
District officials stated that plans are in place to maintain systematic training schedules and fund future tournament travel. The administration aims to solidify team operations so the badminton squad can firmly establish itself as a representative athletic team for the district.
Next Steps for the Guro Roster
With the Hapcheon competition concluded, the Guro District Office squad returns to its training base.
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