Gyeongbuk Province Holds 'Photo Exhibition' at Provincial Office to Pray for Successful Hosting of National Sports Festival

Ongoing until the 18th... Touring Dongdaegu Station History (August), Gimcheon Gumi Station History (September)

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Jae-ho] On the 10th, Gyeongbuk Province held an unveiling ceremony for the mascot sculpture of the 'National Sports Festival (for the Disabled)' to be held in Gumi this October, along with a photo exhibition showcasing 100 years of the festival's history, in the front yard of the Anmin-gwan building at the provincial office. The photo exhibition will continue until the 18th.

At the unveiling ceremony, Governor Lee Cheol-woo, Gyeongbuk Provincial Council Chairman Ko Woo-hyun, Gyeongbuk Sports Council Chairman Kim Ha-young, and many officials and staff attended, cheering for the successful hosting of the festival to bring dreams and hope to the residents who have endured difficult times due to COVID-19.

The mascots Saeromi and Haengboki, symbolizing the event, are inspired by the theme of "Saebaram Happiness Gyeongbuk," representing a fresh breeze of Gyeongbuk at the festival, embodying the wish for a Korea where all athletes and citizens can be happy.

The photo exhibition, which captures 100 years of Korean sports history, will be held starting at the provincial office, followed by Dongdaegu Station (August) and Gimcheon Gumi Station (September). During the National Sports Festival period, it will be exhibited at the Gumi Citizen Stadium.

The 102nd National Sports Festival will take place over seven days from October 8th in Gumi (main host city) and 12 other cities and counties, across 71 venues with 47 sports disciplines. The 41st National Para Games will be held over six days from October 20th in 12 cities and counties at 37 venues, featuring 30 sports disciplines.

This year's National Sports Festival was originally scheduled for last year but was postponed due to COVID-19. It marks the first time in 15 years since the 87th Gimcheon Games in 2006 that the festival is held in Gyeongbuk. It carries special significance as the start of a new 100 years for Korean sports.

Governor Lee Cheol-woo of Gyeongbuk stated, "As this is the first nationwide event since COVID-19, we will do our best to ensure that this National Sports Festival becomes a place of harmony and celebration beyond just the recovery of daily life for the people," expressing strong determination for the successful hosting of the festival.

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