Sun Dong-yeol-bae OK National Deaf Baseball Competition, 16th this year...It will be held at Suwon KT Wiz Park on the 24th
May 21, 2025
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OK Financial Group announced on the 24th that it will proceed with the schedule of the finals of the 16th Sun Dong-yeol Bae OK National Deaf Baseball Competition (hereinafter referred to as the OK National Deaf Baseball Competition) at kt Wiz Park in Suwon.
A total of nine teams participated in the preliminary round held at Chungju Tangeum Baseball Stadium and Suanbo Baseball Stadium on the 17th, two more teams than the previous tournament, and a total of four teams (Goyang Angels, Chungju Sacred Heart School, Daegu Hawk Eyes, and Cheongju Dragon Ears) succeeded in advancing to the semifinals.
As a result, Goyang Angels and Chungju Sacred Heart School, Daegu Hawk Eyes and Cheongju Dragon Ears will compete for tickets to the finals at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. on the 24th, respectively.
There are also various attractions for fans who visit the stadium.
This year, celebrity Saori, who has been serving as a promotional ambassador for the main tournament since 2022, will hold a sign language celebration performance to shine on the opening ceremony, and Chungju Sacred Heart School OB Team and Jomajoma Entertainment Baseball Team will play extra games to add to the fun. After the event, the final of the main tournament is scheduled. OK. The national baseball tournament for the deaf can be watched free of charge without purchasing a separate ticket.
The OK National Deaf Baseball Competition, which marks its 16th anniversary this year, began with Choi Yoon, chairman of OK Financial Group, and former national baseball coach Sun Dong-yeol forming a consensus on revitalizing sports for the deaf, and in 2019, the name was changed to the name of former coach Sun Dong-yeol in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the tournament.
Under the steady hosting and support of OK Financial Group, the deaf baseball is gradually expanding its base. The increase in the size of the qualifying round as the number of deaf baseball teams increased compared to last year is also a testament to this, and since 2022, when the tournament resumed for the first time in three years due to COVID-19, it has been held in a better environment, such as playing the finals at Suwon kt Wiz Park.
In addition, as the OK National Deaf Baseball Competition is steadily held and interest in Deaf Baseball is increasing, the helping hand is also steadily increasing. In this competition, baseball will be sponsored to all teams participating in the competition at Sun Dong-yeol's fan club, 「A group that loves Sun Dong-yeol」.
Former coach Sun Dong-yeol "I would like to thank OK Savings Bank for its efforts to hold the tournament again this year. Thanks to the steady support, the deaf baseball tournament was able to continue, and as a result, I'm very happy that the base seems to be expanding a little bit. "I hope that deaf players will show off their skills to their fullest and have a great game this year."
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
