SEOUL, September 3 (Yonhap) — The 26th Nongxin Cup Shin Ramyun World Team Go Championship and the 2nd Nongxin Baishu Cup World Go Grandmasters’ Strongest Match will commence simultaneously in Yanji City, Jilin Province, China on September 4. Top players from South Korea, China, and Japan will compete in the first round of the event.
Event Overview
The Nongxin Cup, also known as the Shin Ramyun Cup, is an annual world team go championship that showcases the best talents from South Korea, China, and Japan. The Baishu Cup, on the other hand, is a world go competition for grandmasters and is considered a prestigious event in the go community.
Schedule of Events
The first round of the Nongxin Cup will feature four matches from September 5 to 8. The second stage of the competition, scheduled from November 30 to December 4, will be held in Busan, South Korea, followed by the final stage in Shanghai, China in February next year.
The Baishu Cup will begin with six matches from September 5 to 10, with the second stage and final set to take place simultaneously with the Nongxin Cup in February.
Teams and Players
The participating teams for the Nongxin Cup have been finalized, with South Korea, China, and Japan each sending their strongest players. South Korea’s team includes renowned players such as Shin Jin-suk, Shin Min-jeong, Kim Myung-hoon, Heo Yeon-ju, and Park Tong-hyun, aiming for a fifth consecutive victory in the Nongxin Cup.
China’s team is led by Fan Tingyu, Li Xuanhao, Ke Jie, Ding Hao, and Xie Erhao, while Japan’s team features players like Iyori Hideki, Ichiraku Kuma, Iizuka Yuta, Shujiro Hashimoto, and Hiroyuki Hiraide.
For the Baishu Cup, South Korea’s team will be represented by former champion Liu Changhe, as well as曹薰铉, Xu Nengxu, Kim Zhongxiu. China’s team includes veterans like Nie Weiping, Yu Bin, Cao Deyuan, and Rui Naiwei, while Japan’s team features legendary players like Takemiya Masaki, Itai Junji, Kato Masahiro, and Wang Mingwan.
Significance of the Event
The Nongxin Cup and Baishu Cup are highly anticipated events in the world of go, as they bring together the best players from the three围棋 powers of South Korea, China, and Japan. The competitions not only showcase the talents of the players but also promote the sport of go on a global scale.
Conclusion
The upcoming 26th Nongxin Cup and 2nd Baishu Cup will be a grand celebration of go, with top players from around the world competing for the prestigious titles. As the event kicks off in Yanji City, China, fans and enthusiasts alike are eagerly looking forward to a thrilling competition that will undoubtedly elevate the status of go in the international community.
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