"No Barriers in e-Sports"... Jeonnam Preliminary of "Disabled Students e-Festival" Successfully Held

121 Students from Special Classes Participate in Information and e-Sports Competitions through Hands-On Experiences and Contests

On June 9, the Jeonnam Provincial Office of Education successfully held the Jeonnam preliminary round of the "2026 National Disabled Students e-Festival" at the Gwangju e-Sports Stadium, aiming to enhance the digital capabilities and expand the social communication of students with special educational needs.

This festival was organized to help students with disabilities build confidence through hands-on digital technology experiences and competitions, and to develop the communication skills needed in future society.

The Jeonnam Provincial Office of Education held the Jeonnam preliminary round of the '2026 National Disabled Students e-Festival' to strengthen the digital capabilities and expand social communication of students with special educational needs. Provided by Jeonnam Provincial Office of Education

The competition was divided into two main sections: an Information Contest and an e-Sports Competition. A total of 121 students from special schools and special classes within general schools in the Jeonnam region participated, putting their honed skills to the test.

The Information Contest was designed with practical and work-related programs connected to the future digital environment, including PowerPoint (ITQ), robot coding, video production, software coding, and smart search.

The e-Sports Competition, which drew significant interest from students, was centered around team-based events that foster a spirit of challenge and cooperation, including Nintendo Switch Sports Volleyball, Modoo Marble, FC Online, Teamfight Tactics, and Fall Guys. Notably, this year, demonstration events such as 'AI Information Utilization Skills,' 'Basic Digital Literacy,' and 'Nintendo Switch Just Dance' were newly added, enriching the competition even further.

The Office of Education established a customized safety plan, taking into account the characteristics of each student's disability, movement routes, and the venue's layout from multiple perspectives. On-site safety management was significantly strengthened, ensuring that students could participate comfortably and safely. The students who achieve the best results in each category of this preliminary round will represent Jeonnam at the national competition scheduled for September, where they will once again showcase their abilities.

A student from Hampyeong Film School who participated in the competition said, "Playing games and joining various programs with my friends gave me confidence," adding, "I definitely want to participate in the national competition as well."

Park Cheolwan, Director of Secondary Education, stated, "The e-Festival for students with disabilities is a meaningful event where students can discover their potential and nurture their dreams through digital technology," and continued, "Moving forward, we will further strengthen the educational support system for students with disabilities in line with the Jeonnam-Gwangju integration, and actively work to expand opportunities for digital education and career and vocational education so that future competencies can be systematically developed."

This event demonstrated that, in virtual spaces, physical and cognitive limitations are no longer obstacles. Instead, it became an excellent medium for children to freely express their hidden potential. Beyond simple competition and games, this meaningful festival, where students learn how to communicate with the world, is expected to become a solid stepping stone in breaking down prejudice in the future.

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