Hana Securities Concludes inaugural ⁣Rivals Cup Tennis Tournament

Seoul, South Korea⁣ – February ⁤2, 2026 – Hana Securities successfully concluded its⁣ first ‘Rivals⁢ cup’ corporate tennis tournament on February 1st, marking the end of a three-month competition that fostered camaraderie and healthy competition among leading Korean companies.

A New Culture of corporate Engagement

the tournament, which began on November 29th, 2025, saw participation from 24 major corporate tennis clubs representing eight groups.The event was designed to move beyond conventional business rivalries and cultivate a stronger sense of community through the shared passion for sports. Organizers highlighted the tournament’s success in creating a “new business ⁢community culture” focused on interaction and mutual respect.

Samsung Electronics Claims Championship Title

The final match pitted Samsung Electronics against SK Hynix, both having previously defeated Nonghyup in the⁤ semi-finals.After a fiercely contested battle, Samsung Electronics emerged victorious, earning the inaugural ‘rivals ⁣cup Shield Flag,’ which will be embroidered with the names of future champions.

Distinguished Guests and Excitement

The awards ceremony was attended by prominent figures in the Korean⁤ tennis community, including Joo Won-hong, President of the Korea Tennis Association, and Lee Hyeong-taek, Chairman of the Lee Hyeong-taek Tennis Academy Foundation. Chairman Lee Hyung-taek added to⁤ the excitement by participating in a ‘One Point Slam’ exhibition match, with a prize of 1 million Korean Won awarded to the winner, Won-seok Jeong of SK Hynix.

Hana⁣ Securities’ Vision for the Future

Gal Sang-myeon, Head of the ESG Division at⁣ Hana Securities, emphasized⁣ the company’s⁢ commitment⁤ to fostering positive⁢ relationships within the business sector. “The Rivals cup was a challenging attempt to sublimate the fierceness of the business field into the joy of sports and create a culture of healthy communication between companies,” he stated. He further noted that the enthusiasm displayed by participants demonstrated the growing potential of tennis as a corporate engagement activity.

key Takeaways

• The inaugural Hana Securities Rivals Cup successfully concluded on February 1st, 2026.
• The tournament involved 24 corporate tennis⁤ clubs and fostered a spirit ⁤of healthy ⁢competition and camaraderie.
• Samsung Electronics won the championship, receiving the first ‘Rivals Cup Shield Flag’.
• The event ⁣was praised for promoting⁤ a new culture of communication and engagement ⁣within the Korean business community.