The 103rd National Sports Festival and the 42nd National Disabled Sports Festival... Launch of the 'Opening and Closing Ceremony Production Advisory Committee'

Composition including Administration, Direction, Dance, and Fine Arts ... Supporting the Success of the Competition

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Dongguk Lee] The 'Opening and Closing Ceremony Production Advisory Committee' for the successful support of the 103rd National Sports Festival and the 42nd National Para Sports Festival has been formed. At 2 p.m., the first meeting of the 'National Sports Festival Opening and Closing Ceremony Production Advisory Committee' was held at the Facilities Corporation meeting room inside Ulsan Sports Complex, with about 20 attendees including Deputy Mayor Jang Su-wan.

The advisory committee is composed of a total of 22 members, including Deputy Mayor Jang Su-wan as chairman, 7 members from the administrative field, 3 from production, 2 from dance, 3 from art, 3 from music, 2 from history and culture, and 1 from infectious disease management.

The advisory committee will perform roles such as reviewing and advising on the basic direction and production plans for the opening and closing ceremonies of the National (Para) Sports Festival held in Ulsan this year, establishing a cooperative system for event preparation, and providing various ideas for the opening and closing ceremonies. The committee will begin full-scale activities starting with the presentation of appointment letters to the members on this day.

They plan to listen to the preparation status for the National (Para) Sports Festival, tour the Ulsan Sports Complex where the opening and closing ceremonies will be held, and provide expert advice according to each member’s specialty.

Deputy Mayor Jang Su-wan stated, “The opening and closing ceremonies are the highlight of the National Sports Festival and the public events that mark its beginning and end,” adding, “We plan to prepare a stage that embodies Ulsan’s identity and future vision so that athletes and spectators can enjoy and celebrate the festival together.”

The Ulsan National Sports Festival will be held for seven days from October 7 to 13 this year, across 73 venues including Ulsan Sports Complex, featuring 49 events (46 official, 3 demonstration). The National Para Sports Festival will take place for six days from October 19 to 24, at 41 venues with 31 events (29 official, 2 demonstration).

Ulsan City is organizing and operating 17 executive divisions by field, including the comprehensive situation room, publicity, venue guidance, protocol and volunteer services, and entry and exit management, to ensure successful preparation for the National (Para) Sports Festival.

To create comfortable venues, since 2019, 42 repair projects have been carried out, completing 26 projects including floor repairs at Munsu Swimming Pool, with the remaining 16 projects scheduled for completion by the end of June.

They are producing mascot costumes, commemorative masks for the sports festival, and vehicle-attached promotional materials to engage in citywide publicity activities. Starting with on-site promotions targeting returning visitors at Taehwagang Station and Ulsan Station during the Lunar New Year holiday, they plan to continue year-round on-site promotions.

To foster a festival atmosphere involving citizens, they operate citizen, student, and group supporters, and have prepared transportation and accommodation measures to enhance convenience for athletes from other regions and overseas compatriots.

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