20100605_06_Asian Veterans Over60s Hockey-JapanKorea

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Asian Veterans Over 60s Hockey

First major steps have been made to promote Veterans Over 60 hockey in Asia,
with Japan and Korea reaching agreement to hold two friendly matches in
Seoul on 5th and 6th June, 2010.

The matches were held at the Korea National Sport University hockey
field. The results were;
First match on 5th June Korea 5 - 1 Japan
Second match on 6th June Korea 6 - 5 Japan

The games were performed in fair and friendly but competitive atmosphere.
Korean members prepared this event with well-maintained pitch, capable
referees, specially prepared flags, free drinks, and a warm welcome.
A sophisticated dinner party was held at an authentic Korean
restaurant and a good time was enjoyed together.

Various subjects were discussed for the future;
1) It was mutually agreed that this event is just the beginning of a lasting friendship
between the two organisations.
2) Korean teams will visit Osaka in November for the second event.
3) Korea will consider participating in the East Asia Regional GM tournament in
Singapore in November 2011 which is currently being planned by
Singapore Hockey Association.
4) Korea will consider positively joining WGMA in near future.

Note :
The WGMA Vice President for Asia, Mr. Kenji Hamanaka, introduced Japan as
new WGMA members in 2008, and they took part in the Grand Masters Hockey
World Cup in Hong Kong in September, 2008.

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