Seoul's athletes claimed all the gold medals in mountain climbing events held in Jeju. They also set new national records in swimming and achieved the first gold medal in the board game category. The Seoul City team continues to excel at the 107th National Sports Festival.
As of 4 p.m. on October 19, Seoul reported a total of 193 medals: 64 gold, 59 silver, and 70 bronze. The city has sent 2,156 participants, including 1,480 athletes and 676 officials, competing in all 50 events.
Seo Chae-hyun won gold in both women's difficulty and bouldering, maintaining her title for four consecutive years since the 104th festival. In the men's category, Lee Do-hyun triumphed in both difficulty and bouldering, while Jeong Ji-min added a gold medal in women's speed.
A significant milestone was achieved in board games as Choi Yu-tae (Dangok High School) won the mixed individual event for those under 18, marking the first gold medal for Seoul in this category.
Sixteen athletes from Seoul who participated in the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games also contributed to the medal tally. They secured 19 medals across five sports: 9 gold, 8 silver, and 2 bronze. Ryu Seong-hyun (Seoul City Hall) won gold in the men's team gymnastics event, while Shin Min-kyu took gold in the men's 400m track event.
In women's collegiate bowling, Baek Ye-dam (Korea National Sport University) achieved a triple crown by winning in doubles, trios, and masters events. Double gold medalists also emerged in modern pentathlon, badminton, bowling, mountain climbing, swimming, rowing, and fin swimming.
Record-breaking performances continued, with a total of six new records set: 2 national records, 2 junior national records, and 2 tournament records.
In women's fin swimming, Lee Yoo-min set new Korean records in the 400m (3:15.27) and 200m (1:28.31) events. In the men's under-18 category, Park Bo-min (Seoul Physical Education High School) established two junior national records in the 400m (3:04.83) and 200m (1:24.15).
In men's collegiate shooting, Han Dong-hoon (Korea National Sport University) scored 250.6 points in the air rifle individual event, surpassing the previous tournament record of 250.4 points. The men's under-18 relay team from Seoul also broke the tournament record in the 800m freestyle with a time of 7:21.35, improving the previous record by 1.96 seconds.
On October 16, during the opening ceremony held at the Jeju World Cup Stadium, Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon met with the athletes and coaches, wishing them success and encouraging them to complete the competition without injuries.
Kang Tae-seon, president of the Seoul Sports Council, stated, "We will work closely with sports officials to ensure that the necessary support for the athletes is provided smoothly on-site."
Jo Seong-ho, director of the Seoul Tourism and Sports Bureau, added, "We will actively support the athletes to showcase their honed skills in the remaining events."
The 107th National Sports Festival will continue in Jeju Special Self-Governing Province until October 22.
As of 4 p.m. on October 19, Seoul reported a total of 193 medals: 64 gold, 59 silver, and 70 bronze. The city has sent 2,156 participants, including 1,480 athletes and 676 officials, competing in all 50 events.
Unmatched in Mountain Climbing: Seo Chae-hyun Wins Gold for Fourth Consecutive Year
Seoul's dominance was most evident in mountain climbing, where they secured gold medals in all six categories: difficulty, speed, and bouldering for both men and women. From endurance and technical skills in difficulty to quick decision-making and strength in bouldering, Seoul athletes reached the top in all aspects.Seo Chae-hyun won gold in both women's difficulty and bouldering, maintaining her title for four consecutive years since the 104th festival. In the men's category, Lee Do-hyun triumphed in both difficulty and bouldering, while Jeong Ji-min added a gold medal in women's speed.
A significant milestone was achieved in board games as Choi Yu-tae (Dangok High School) won the mixed individual event for those under 18, marking the first gold medal for Seoul in this category.
Sixteen athletes from Seoul who participated in the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games also contributed to the medal tally. They secured 19 medals across five sports: 9 gold, 8 silver, and 2 bronze. Ryu Seong-hyun (Seoul City Hall) won gold in the men's team gymnastics event, while Shin Min-kyu took gold in the men's 400m track event.
Baek Ye-dam Achieves Triple Gold; Lee Yoo-min Sets New Korean Records
Several athletes stood out by winning multiple gold medals. By the time of reporting, the Seoul team had produced 15 multi-medalists, including 1 triple gold medalist and 14 double gold medalists.In women's collegiate bowling, Baek Ye-dam (Korea National Sport University) achieved a triple crown by winning in doubles, trios, and masters events. Double gold medalists also emerged in modern pentathlon, badminton, bowling, mountain climbing, swimming, rowing, and fin swimming.
Record-breaking performances continued, with a total of six new records set: 2 national records, 2 junior national records, and 2 tournament records.
In women's fin swimming, Lee Yoo-min set new Korean records in the 400m (3:15.27) and 200m (1:28.31) events. In the men's under-18 category, Park Bo-min (Seoul Physical Education High School) established two junior national records in the 400m (3:04.83) and 200m (1:24.15).
In men's collegiate shooting, Han Dong-hoon (Korea National Sport University) scored 250.6 points in the air rifle individual event, surpassing the previous tournament record of 250.4 points. The men's under-18 relay team from Seoul also broke the tournament record in the 800m freestyle with a time of 7:21.35, improving the previous record by 1.96 seconds.
On October 16, during the opening ceremony held at the Jeju World Cup Stadium, Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon met with the athletes and coaches, wishing them success and encouraging them to complete the competition without injuries.
Kang Tae-seon, president of the Seoul Sports Council, stated, "We will work closely with sports officials to ensure that the necessary support for the athletes is provided smoothly on-site."
Jo Seong-ho, director of the Seoul Tourism and Sports Bureau, added, "We will actively support the athletes to showcase their honed skills in the remaining events."
The 107th National Sports Festival will continue in Jeju Special Self-Governing Province until October 22.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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