[보도기사] 카리브해의 열정 품은 베네수엘라, ‘북방 씨름 챔피언십’ 성황… 공동 우승으로 글로벌 연대 빛내

(Reporter Kim Min-jung) = Venezuela, the cultural center of Central and South America, successfully brought down the curtain on the ‘2026 International Northern-Style Ssireum Championship," held in commemoration of UN International Youth Day, amidst enthusiastic cheers from local youth.

This competition was organized under the auspices of the local cultural headquarters to widely promote the historical value of Northern-style Ssireum in Venezuela and to foster deep cultural bonds with youths in the South American region.

In particular, throughout the main stage, a nail-biting and fierce battle unfolded, and after the players proved their flawless skills, they experienced the thrill of sharing the glory as Co-Champions.

The spirit of traditional martial arts echoing through South America

Eduardo Cárdenas, President of the Venezuelan Cultural Center, commented on the success of this tournament, emphasizing, “It is very meaningful to share the spirit of traditional martial arts in Venezuela, imbued with the vibrant energy of the Caribbean.” He added, “This championship goes beyond a simple sports competition; it has been a precious venue where local youth fostered pride as global martial artists and learned universal human harmony.”.

Celebrating the success of the competition, the local leaders who participated in the event awarded championship certificates certified by the International Northern Wrestling Federation (INSF) to their affiliated athletes.

This has established a solid foundation for a systematic and sustainable training system for global traditional martial arts successors, moving beyond a one-time event.

Global Archive and Future Plans

Starting with the successful hosting and co-championship news of the recent Venezuela Championship, the Korea Culture Journal plans to vividly record the scenes of traditional martial arts networks around the world and transmit them to readers worldwide.

The detailed match records and the list of co-winners of this tournament, as well as the official digital certification data of local instructors in Venezuela, will be permanently preserved through the global official archive and digital registry of the International Northern Ssireum Federation.