Mapo-gu Operates 'Visiting Sports Classes for People with Disabilities'

Customized Support Project to Encourage Sports Activities for People with Disabilities, Various Events Available... Applications Accepted from 17th to 21st, Expected to Revitalize Recreational Sports Activities

[Asia Economy Reporter Jong-il Park] Mapo-gu (Mayor Yoo Dong-gyun) is recruiting groups for the operation of the ‘2020 Visiting Sports Class for the Disabled’ program.

The ‘Visiting Sports Class for the Disabled’ is a project that supports the instructor fees for instructors selected by members of self-organized sports groups consisting of five or more disabled residents living in Mapo-gu.

This project is significant as a customized support program that allows disabled individuals who have difficulty accessing specific locations where sports activities take place to participate without restrictions on time and place.

Since the project was first launched in 2014, it has received great responses from residents, with the number of participants increasing every year. It also provides various sports opportunities to female disabled individuals, who are often excluded from sports activities, helping them relieve stress.

Last year, 15 groups were selected for various sports such as bowling, table tennis, gateball, and special physical education, with a total of 112 people participating in the ‘Visiting Sports Class for the Disabled.’

This year’s application period is from the 17th to the 21st of this month. Groups must be composed of five or more disabled residents living in Mapo-gu and must prepare an instructor and a location to operate the sports class before applying. Applications can be submitted by visiting the Mapo-gu Office’s Sports Division with the application form and participant list or by sending them via email to the person in charge at itsdifferent@mapo.go.kr.

After the application period, the district office will select the final support targets based on the necessity, validity, and expected effects of the proposed sports programs according to the selection criteria. The programs of the selected groups will be operated once a week (or 2-3 times possible), up to a maximum of 20 sessions, from March to September. However, the period may be flexibly adjusted depending on the COVID-19 situation.

For more detailed information about the ‘Visiting Sports Class for the Disabled,’ please refer to the announcements on the Mapo-gu Office website or contact the Sports Division at 3153-9855 for guidance.

Yoo Dong-gyun, Mayor of Mapo-gu, said, “I hope the district’s ‘Visiting Sports Class for the Disabled’ will serve as an opportunity to create an environment where disabled people can easily enjoy sports anytime and anywhere,” and added, “We look forward to your great interest and participation in this year’s sports class recruitment.”

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