kyunghee and Hanyang Universities Launch ‘The Lion Match’ Sports Exchange
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - Kyunghee University and Hanyang University will inaugurate a new era of intercollegiate sportsmanship with “The lion Match,” a first-time sports exchange event, set to take place on November 19th at Seonseung Hall and the field hockey court at Kyunghee University’s International Campus.
approximately 600 athletes, students, and faculty from both universities – including Hanyang University’s ERICA campus - are expected to participate in the event, hosted by Kyunghee University International Campus and organized by the student councils of Kyunghee University’s college of Physical education and Hanyang University’s Colleges of Arts and Physical education (Seoul and ERICA campuses).
The core of “The Lion Match” will feature competitive games between the basketball and soccer teams. The event will also include halftime entertainment such as basketball relay shots and soccer relays, alongside an ESG campaign promoting eco-friendly practices through the distribution of reusable cheering towels. Promotional booths, giveaways, food trucks, and photo opportunities will further enhance the experience.
Student leaders spearheaded the association of the exchange, including Park Seong-min and Hanna Lee, presidents and vice president respectively of Kyunghee University’s College of Physical Education Student Council, and Dohyung Kim and Geonhyeong Go, presidents of Hanyang University’s College of Arts and Physical Education Student Councils (Seoul and ERICA).
“Participants in this exchange match will have the opportunity to communicate and cooperate as a community beyond simple wins and losses,” stated an official from Kyung Hee University’s International Campus.”We also expect it to be a meaningful event to strengthen the bond between universities and practice the spirit of sports.Starting with this first exchange match, we plan to develop regular holdings and promote the expansion of sports and cultural exchanges in parallel.”