Korea Primary Volleyball Federation Explained

Korea Primary Volleyball Federation
Formation:	1971
Type:	Sports organisation
Language:	Korean
Leader Title:	President
Leader Name:	Lee Byung Seol^[1]
Website:	www.kpva.or.kr

Korea Primary Volleyball Federation(hangul : 한국초등배구연맹) is a subordinate organization of the Korea Volleyball Association. It was founded in 1971. It was established for enhancement of volleyball game in Korean elementary schools and the exchange of information among volleyball leaders.

Korean famous female volleyball player Kim Yeon-koung participated in a competition organized by the federation when she was in elementary school.In particular, Lee Byung Seol, the current president of the Federation, was in charge of volleyball at Ansanseo Elementary School at the time and raised Kim Yeon-koung as a volleyball player.^[2] Through him, Kim Su-ji and Bae Yoo-na also grew into volleyball players.^[3]

Activities

• Hold the national championships and train the leader^[4]
• Find and assist volleyball hopefuls
• Provide scholarships to outstanding players

Events

• JEI National Elementary School Volleyball Championship^[5] (joint hosting : JEI Corporation)

• Chugyebae National Elementary School Volleyball Championship(joint hosting : Jungang Girl's High School)
• KOVO Chongjaebae National Elementary School Volleyball Championship(joint hosting : Korea Volleyball Association)

See also

• Korea Volleyball Federation
• Korea Volleyball Association

Notes and References

1. Web site: 한국초등배구연맹 회장에 이병설 전 전무이사.
2. Web site: '꺽다리' 김연경, 키 작아 고민한 사연 - 조선일보. 5 August 2020.
3. Web site: 이병설 감독 "김연경 배구 포기 못하게 한 일 뿌듯". 19 August 2014.
4. Web site: 한국배구연맹, 홍천에서 전국 유소년 클럽 배구대회 개최. 14 August 2017.
5. Web site: Kim. Dong-ho. ko:초등 배구의 산실, 제22회 재능기 전국초등학교배구대회 성황리에 종료. https://www.sedaily.com/NewsView/1ODHE5IBMD. Seoul Economy. February 22, 2020. Korean. March 23, 2017.