Uiwang City Council has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting community sports by engaging with citizens and promoting physical activity.
On November 2, the council visited the '2026 Uiwang City Council Chairman's Sports Competition,' held at local sports facilities, to encourage participating athletes and event officials.
Hosted by the Uiwang City Sports Council, the event featured five sports, including gateball, badminton, table tennis, bowling, and soccer, with local sports enthusiasts competing.
Participants showcased their skills while fostering camaraderie through sports.
To ensure smooth event operations, the city council provided a budget of 30 million won.
Council members visited various venues, starting with the badminton matches at the Gocheon Multipurpose Gymnasium on October 31, followed by table tennis at the National Sports Center, gateball at Naeson-dong, and bowling at the Poil Sports Center.
On November 1, they visited the soccer field at Bugok Sports Park to deliver messages of encouragement to the athletes and express gratitude to the event staff.
This visit aimed to listen to the voices of community sports enthusiasts across various disciplines and to reflect on the value of community sports in enhancing public health and revitalizing local communities.
Chairman Seo Chang-soo stated, "Community sports play a crucial role in promoting citizens' health and fostering communication and unity among neighbors." He emphasized, "We will continue to support and pay attention to community sports so that every citizen can enjoy physical activities close to home and lead a healthy leisure life."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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