Mayor Jeong: "We will make the 2027 National Sports Festival a forum for unity that boosts citizens' pride"

Hwaseong City Attends Opening Ceremony of Jeju National Sports Festival
Reviews Transportation, Safety and Volunteer Operations
City Council, Citizens' Organizing Group and Private Sector Take Part
Strengthens Preparations for Next Year's Two Major Sports Events
Encourages Athletes from Hwaseong City's Workplace Sports Teams

Jeong Myeonggeun, mayor of Hwaseong Special City in Gyeonggi Province, visited the site of the National Sports Festival in Jeju to review event operations ahead of next year's National Sports Festival and National Para Sports Festival.

Jeong Myeonggeun, mayor of Hwaseong Special City, and other officials pose for a commemorative photo in front of Jeju World Cup Stadium on the 16th, wishing for the successful hosting of the 108th National Sports Festival in 2027. Provided by Hwaseong City.

Hwaseong Special City said on October 18 that Mayor Jeong attended the opening ceremony of the 107th National Sports Festival, held at Jeju World Cup Stadium on October 16. The visit was arranged to incorporate on-site operational experience into preparations for the 108th National Sports Festival and the 47th National Para Sports Festival, which will be held in Hwaseong in 2027.

Mayor Jeong said, "The successful hosting of the National Sports Festival begins with systematic preparations and the interest and participation of citizens. We will carefully review the operational experience from this event and create a festival where athletes can perform to the best of their abilities and citizens and spectators can enjoy themselves together."

Representatives from the Hwaseong Special City Council, the National Sports Festival Citizens' Organizing Group, the Hwaseong City Volunteer Center, other related organizations, and private groups are also taking part in the visit. They plan to review the operation of the opening and closing ceremonies, stadium facility management, spectator routes, transportation and safety management, and volunteer operations, and explore measures suited to Hwaseong's circumstances.

The schedule also includes watching competitions featuring athletes from Hwaseong City's workplace sports teams and encouraging the athletes. The city plans to review examples of athlete support and spectator engagement and apply them to preparations for next year's events.

Hwaseong City plans to use the visit to strengthen cooperation among related organizations and develop more concrete preparations in areas such as the opening and closing ceremonies and stadium operations.

Torchbearers pass the flame during the opening ceremony of the 107th National Sports Festival at Jeju World Cup Stadium on the 16th. Photo courtesy of Hwaseong City.

Mayor Jeong said, "We will make the 2027 National Sports Festival and National Para Sports Festival occasions for unity where citizens feel pride and happiness. We will prepare together with related organizations and citizens so that the events can showcase Hwaseong Special City's capabilities and appeal and serve as a stepping stone for its development into a global city."

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