The Korea Baseball Softball Association announced that due to extreme heat forecasts, only morning matches will be held on the opening day of the 54th Bonghwangdaegi National High School Baseball Tournament on the 7th.
According to Yonhap News and the association on the 6th, the organization decided to hold only morning games on the 7th as nationwide heat is expected to peak, ensuring the safety of players. They will also secure additional backup days for each venue and completely readjust the tournament schedule.
As a result, three matches will kick off at 8:30 a.m. on the first day.
The association stated, "This decision was made considering both the university admission schedule and the extreme heat. We will continue to monitor the heat situation and actively implement necessary measures to ensure the safety of players, coaches, umpires, and all tournament officials."
The Bonghwangdaegi National High School Baseball Tournament is the largest high school tournament in the country, featuring 104 registered teams from the association, and will take place until the 27th at Mokdong Baseball Stadium, Sinwol Baseball Stadium, and Guui Baseball Stadium in Seoul.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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