The 2026 Sangsangju-do Sangju National E-Sports Competition, organized by the Sangju City E-Sports Association, was held June 13 at the old gymnasium of Sangju Indoor Sports Center in North Gyeongsang Province.
This year, the mobile category expanded to include "Pmang Matgo," a popular card game title, on top of existing PC and mobile events, drawing participants from teenagers to middle-aged and older adults and creating an opportunity for cross-generational exchange.
Around 200 competitors who advanced through qualifying rounds across six events delivered intense finals matches that captivated spectators. Retro game booths, celebratory performances and other side events rounded out the program.
Kim Jong-hyeong, chairman of the Sangju City E-Sports Association, said the "spirit of fair play is the true value of e-sports." Sangju Mayor Kang Yeong-seok said the competition "was a meaningful occasion that showed Sangju's potential to develop e-sports and other future growth engines."
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