The Center of World Archery Moves to Gwangju
From September 5 to 12, the World Archery Championships will take place over eight days in Gwangju, the city of human rights. Outside of the Olympic Games and the Asian … Read More
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Cricket: Echoes of Home – How Cricket Unites Gwangju’s South Asian Diaspora
By Saqib Sharif In the bustling city of Gwangju, best known for its cultural heritage, resistance, and passionate embrace of the Kia Tigers, a different kind of sport is quietly … Read More
Asani Transfer Saga Leaves Gwangju FC in Turmoil
By Zhang Jiuzhou (Julius) The transfer of Jasir Asani has turned into an off-field drama, throwing Gwangju FC into a difficult predicament. Iranian giants Esteghlal FC recently announced via official … Read More
Area Sports Round-Up – September 2025
A monthly overview of local sports, featuring area teams and brought to you… By Zhang Jiuzhou (Julius) Kia Tigers Lose Kim Do-yeong for Remainder of Season Kia Tigers star infielder … Read More
From CAPTCHA Battles to “Safety Zone” Tears: My 2025 K-Pop Concert Trilogy
By Dhivyaa S. P. At the start of 2025, I made a simple bingo board – half goal-setting, half playful hope. In one of the squares, I wrote: “Attend at … Read More
Area Sports Round-Up – August 2025
A monthly overview of local sports, featuring area teams and brought to you… By Zhang Jiuzhou (Julius) Kia Tigers Claw Back into Contention Despite Injury Woes Once languishing at the … Read More
“Hampyeong Tigers” Spark Kia’s Stunning Surge
By Zhang Jiuzhou (Julius) The queen, rook, and knight are all forcibly knocked off the board, yet the side still finds a way to win – that’s the story of … Read More
Area Sports Round-Up – July 2025
By Zhang Jiuzhou (Julius) Kia Tigers: Holding the Line Amid Injury Chaos Since the start of the 2025 KBO season, the Kia Tigers have been hit hard by a cascade … Read More