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The 52nd Jang Bogo National Rowing Championships to Be Held at the Seonakdong River Starting Tomorrow (July 4)

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Busan Metropolitan City (Mayor Chun Jae-soo) announced that it will host the 52nd Jang Bogo National Rowing Championships at the Seonakdong River Rowing and Canoeing Stadium from tomorrow (July 4) through July 12.

The Jang Bogo National Rowing Championships were first launched in 1975 to honor the legacy of General Jang Bogo, the legendary maritime leader, and to lay the foundation for Korean rowing to advance onto the global stage. The event is widely regarded as the most prestigious national rowing competition in Korea.

Marking its 52nd edition this year (2026), the championships are jointly hosted by Busan Metropolitan City and the Korea Rowing Association, and organized by the Busan Rowing Association.

The championships will be conducted in two divisions: Division 1 (July 4–6) for elite athletes and Division 2 (July 11–12) for recreational rowing club members.

Around 600 athletes from across the country are expected to compete in 84 events across 24 divisions.

Competitions will be held in a total of 84 events, including Eight, Single Scull, Coxless Pair, and Indoor Rowing.

Eight: A rowing event in which eight rowers each use one oar while a coxswain steers the boat and directs its pace. It is the largest and fastest rowing boat class.

Single Scull: An individual rowing event in which one athlete rows with two oars, requiring advanced technique, endurance, and balance.

Coxless Pair: A two-person rowing event in which each athlete uses one oar without a coxswain, making teamwork and balance essential.

Athletes placing first through third in each event will receive certificates and medals. The overall championship team in each division will also be awarded the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries Award, the championship flag, and the championship trophy.

Na Yoon-bin, Director General of the Tourism MICE Bureau at Busan Metropolitan City, said, "Rowing is a sport in which teamwork and synchronization are more important than anything else. We hope this competition will further increase public interest in rowing while also introducing the many attractions of Busan as a marine leisure tourism destination."