Gyeonggi-do Sports for All Festival Closes... 21,600 Participants Foster Friendship and Unity in Gapyeong

Gapyeong County Hosts Fierce Competitions in 29 Sports Events with Athletes from 31 Cities and Counties
Suwon and Icheon Honored with "Athletic Excellence Award"
Festival Flag Handed Over to Gwangju, Next Host City
Tae Won Seo: "Gapyeong to Become a Year-Round Hub for Sports and Tourism"

The '37th Gyeonggi-do Sports for All Festival 2026 Gapyeong,' the largest sports event for amateur athletes from 31 cities and counties in Gyeonggi Province, concluded on the 13th after three days of fierce competition.

On the 13th, athletes are competing in badminton matches at the '37th Gyeonggi-do Sports for All Festival 2026 Gapyeong,' which concluded. Courtesy of Gapyeong-gun

Gapyeong County announced that with the closing ceremony held on the afternoon of the same day, all official events of the festival had come to an end. The event, which began on September 11 at Seodo, Jaraseom, brought together about 21,600 participants, including athletes and officials, who competed and fostered friendships in 29 disciplines, including soccer, tennis, and badminton.

The closing ceremony featured a highlight video of the festival, the announcement of results, comprehensive awards, and the lowering and handing over of the festival flag. The flag that fired up Gapyeong over the past three days was handed over to Gwangju, the next host city.

In the results, Suwon City (Division 1) and Icheon City (Division 2) received the "Athletic Excellence Award," given to the cities and counties that achieved first place in the most categories. The "Achievement Award," awarded to the cities and counties that improved their results and participation the most compared to the previous festival, went to Hwaseong City (Division 1) and Gwacheon City (Division 2).

The "Model Participation Award," recognizing exemplary participation and orderliness, was given to Goyang City (Division 1) and Gapyeong County (Division 2). The Gyeonggi-do Athletics Federation, which was highly evaluated for smooth event operations, received the "Special Award."

Players are competing in a tennis match at the '37th Gyeonggi-do Sports for All Festival 2026 Gapyeong,' which concluded on the 13th. Courtesy of Gapyeong County

The influx of athletes and visitors also revitalized the local economy by bringing business to local accommodations, restaurants, and tourist sites. The warm hospitality of Gapyeong residents, the dedication of volunteers, and comprehensive on-site safety measures all contributed to the successful hosting of the event.

Tae Won Seo, Governor of Gapyeong County, stated, "Thanks to the support of the athletes, provincial residents, volunteers, and the people of the county, we were able to safely conclude the festival." He added, "Based on the experience from this festival and our sports infrastructure, we intend to transform Gapyeong into a year-round hub for sports and tourism."

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