The Korea Curling Federation announced on August 1 that it has entered into a memorandum of understanding with the Thailand Curling Federation at the Olympic House in Songpa-gu, Seoul, aimed at promoting joint development of the sport.

Through this agreement, the two federations have committed to collaborating on not only sending coaches and exchanging athletes, but also pioneering the development of innovative sports, such as floor curling and e-sports.

In addition, the organizations pledged to work together in line with environmental and sustainability management policies emphasized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the United Nations. Projects will include the construction of eco-friendly curling rinks, maintenance of related facilities, and joint efforts in the field of operational equipment.

Further areas of cooperation will span a wide range of fields, including nutritional guidance and medical support for athletes, advanced technology such as big data and artificial intelligence, and collaborative development and improvement of curling equipment.

Both the Korea Curling Federation and the Thailand Curling Federation see this agreement as a new milestone in the development of curling in both countries, expressing their plans to continue and deepen their exchanges moving forward.

Han Sang-ho, President of the Korea Curling Federation, stated, “We will do our utmost to ensure that curling goes beyond a mere sport to become a model that creates social value and actively contributes to sustainable development.”

Note “This article was translated from the original Korean version using AI assistance, and subsequently edited by a native-speaking journalist.”

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