Pohang City "Next Year, Activate Marine Leisure Programs to Heal 'Corona Blue'"

This Year, 2,218 Participants Complete Marine Sports Academy with 'Yujong-ui Mi'

Completing the 2020 Pohang Marine Sports Academy project recently, a meaningful successful conclusion was achieved during the COVID-19 period. / Provided by Pohang City

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Jae-ho] Pohang City, Gyeongbuk, announced on the 17th that it recently completed the 2020 Pohang Marine Sports Academy project, which started in July.

This year, due to the complete suspension of indoor sports facility operations caused by COVID-19, the marine sports activity program has been highly evaluated for significantly providing comfort to citizens.

The Pohang City Sports Council Marine Sports Team conducts marine sports education programs such as dinghy sailing, windsurfing, and surfing mainly as experiential activities for the general public every year. This year, due to the COVID-19 situation, the program was operated from July 1 after a preparation period, reducing the usual capacity by 50%.

As part of the Marine Sports Academy project, 474 people participated in the 'Marine Leisure Intensive Development School,' and 658 people participated in the 'Sailing Club Development Class,' totaling 2,218 participants in the Marine Sports Academy project.

Cho Cheol-ho, head of the Marine Industry Division of Pohang City, said, "In the past, Pohang was predominantly regarded as a latecomer in marine sports compared to other local governments, but through the operation of the Sports Council's dedicated marine sports team and systematic program management, it is now considered a model case for other local governments." He added, "Next year, we will strive to overcome COVID blues through marine leisure healing programs and more."

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