Chungnam Provincial Office Handball Team Bolstered by Return of Key Player Gu Chang-eun
CHEONAN, SOUTH CHUNGCHEONG PROVINCE – The Chungnam Provincial Office handball team received a significant boost ahead of the Shinhan SOL Bank 25-26 Handball H-League season opener on November 15th with the return of pivotal player Gu Chang-eun. the team, aiming for a second consecutive national championship, anticipates a strengthened performance with Gu’s re-integration following a period sidelined by injury.
Gu Chang-eun,a key supporter of the Chungnam Provincial office,expressed his determination to deliver a dynamic and impactful performance. “I cannot guarantee victory, but I want to play handball that is different from the previous Chungcheongnam-do Provincial office with exciting handball and I want to produce results,” he stated. His primary focus is completing all 25 games of the season, prioritizing injury prevention to alleviate pressure on teammates and maximize both team and individual performance.
The team is also under new leadership this season with coach Lee Seok, and will be sporting new team colors. Gu Chang-eun acknowledged the support he received during his recovery, thanking his colleagues for maintaining team spirit and expressing gratitude to fans for their continued encouragement.
gu Chang-eun Profile:
* Born: December 23, 1993
* Position: Pivot
* Playing History: Daenam Elementary School – Daecheon Middle School - Daecheon High School – Korea National Sport University – Doosan - Chungnam Provincial Office
* National Team Experience: 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games (Korea National Handball Team), 2018 Jakarta-Palembang Asian Games (Korea Men’s National Handball Team – Bronze Medal)
