President Moon: "I will bring forward the day when athletes can exercise freely"

The 102nd National Sports Festival Video Congratulatory Speech... "National Sports Festival, the Foundation for Building a Sports Powerhouse Korea"

[Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Jeong-min] President Moon Jae-in, on the occasion of the opening ceremony of the 102nd National Sports Festival on the 8th, stated in a video congratulatory message, "We will bring forward by even a day the day when our athletes can freely exercise and compete their skills in front of enthusiastic crowds."

President Moon said, "Despite the COVID-19 situation, the athletes prepared for today through even more rigorous training, and the people have been waiting for the athletes' splendid performances," adding, "I hope you trust the days you have sweat to overcome your limits and showcase your abilities to the fullest without regret."

President Moon evaluated, "The honest sweat and fair competition of athletes have always given us inspiration and courage. At the Tokyo Olympics, our athletes shouted 'Let's do it, no regrets,' and under the spirit of One Team Korea, the people gained confidence that 'We can do it.'"

The view of Cheongwadae from Namsan, Seoul on the 11th. Photo by Hyunmin Kim kimhyun81@

President Moon said, "The government was able to support over 500 billion won to help the sports industry affected by COVID-19 because of the great support from the people," and pledged, "We will do our best for a better recovery of daily life so that your efforts can surely bear fruit."

President Moon stated, "Sports is a fundamental right that everyone should enjoy anywhere," and said, "We will do our best to make the precious values of sports such as consideration, respect, cooperation, and fairness become values of everyday life."

President Moon added, "The Sports Welfare Act will be implemented from next year. We will establish a foundation so that athletes can be respected and continue to live stable and honorable lives even after retirement."

President Moon said, "The National Sports Festival has produced countless sports heroes and was the foundation that nurtured South Korea as a sports powerhouse," and added, "Every moment when you give your best in competition will be recorded as a new history of inspiration and victory."

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