Bitgaram Church in Naju Volunteered at the ‘3rd Yeongsangang Cup National Hangung Competition for the Visually Impaired’

About 30 members from the Bitgaram Church in Naju, Korea, volunteered for the “3rd Yeongsangang Cup National Hangung Competition for the Visually Impaired” held at the Multi-purpose Gymnasium in Naju Sports Park on April 27. This is the second time for the members to volunteer for this event, following the first one in 2019, to encourage the visually impaired to participate in sports. Hangung is a sport that combines the strenghts of Tuho, Korean archery, western archery, and darts. About 450 players participated in this event.

The members encouraged the players from the beginning until the end of the game, so that they could play the game without any inconvenience. Before the game, they cleaned the stadium, arranged chairs, guided them for directions, helped with meals, and cheered for them during the game. The volunteers watched the players closely and supported them by providing them with drinks and collecting hangung pins after the game.

Jeon Su-yeong, who participated in the volunteer service, said, “I’ve heard that this archery competition aims to improve the health, concentration, and rehabilitation of the visually impaired. It is meaningful to be able to help them even a little bit through this volunteer service.” An official of the Competition said, “I was moved by the Church of God members. They volunteered with enthusiasm and concern during the big event with many people.”