From 30 May to 4 June, Busan in Korea hosted six women’s teams representing USA, Senegal, Hong Kong, Australia, Japan and Korea in the 2018 Busan Cup International.

 

Self-titled as the ‘Friendly Handball Tournament’, the 2018 event was the third edition of the championship held in the south-eastern port city.

 

Teams included the USA, Australia, Senegal, Hong Kong and club sides Mie Violet Iris (JPN) and Busan Bisco (KOR) who played in the round-robin tournament over five match days. After winning all of their matches, local team Busan Bisco claimed the top of the podium, followed by Senegal and Mie Violet Iris. Australia finished with zero points at the bottom of the table.

 

For more information on the tournament visit the Busan Cup Facebook page.

 

FINAL RANKING

 

1. Busan Bisco

2. Senegal

3. Mie Violet Iris

4. USA

5. Hong Kong

6. Australia

 

ALL-STAR TEAM

 

Left wing:           Sujung Kim (Busan Bisco)

Left back:            Yuki Kato (Mie Violet Iris)

Centre back:      Jence Rhoads (USA)

Right back:         Koumba Cissé (SEN)

Right wing:         Reina Dan (Mie Violet Iris)

Line player:        Laura Kamdop (SEN)

Goalkeeper:      Miyung Song (Busan Bisco)

Most Valuable Player: Haein Sim (Busan Bisco)

Photo: Busan Cup