Issues Persist at Cheorwon High School Tennis Court

The tennis court at Cheorwon High School was newly constructed in September last year with a budget of 300 million won from the education office. However, just two months after completion, cracks began to appear on the court's surface. The extreme temperature fluctuations, ranging from -25 to 35 degrees, have severely deteriorated the condition of the court, resulting in inconsistent bounce height of the balls. As a consequence, student tennis players and their coaches have been unable to conduct regular training for nine months and are searching for alternative tennis facilities to continue their practice. Reports indicate dissatisfaction regarding the court's soft surface, which has slowed down the speed of the balls and hindered players from performing at their best. The school has formally requested a complete reconstruction from the education office, which has stated that while they will continue to support repairs, it is difficult to determine the cause of the issues, and securing budget will be challenging. In response to this situation, the Gangwon-do Office of Education has announced that additional repairs are possible next year, indicating that the discomfort of the student athletes will likely continue for the foreseeable future.