Ulsan Stadium Renovation... Securing 2 Billion KRW Special Subsidy for National Sports Festival

Renovation of Four Stadiums Including Main Stadium at Sports Complex Underway

Ulsan City Hall.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-woo] Major sports stadiums in Ulsan city, where the national competitions will be held, are being renovated. Ulsan City has secured 2 billion KRW in special grants in preparation for this year's National Sports Festival and National Para Sports Festival.

Special grants are funds provided by the government to local governments to compensate for special financial demands arising from regional issues or disasters. Ulsan City secured 2 billion KRW for the renovation of venues for the 2022 National (Para) Sports Festival.

The secured special grants will be invested in four projects: renovation of the main stadium at the Comprehensive Sports Complex, construction of a sand and soil field at the auxiliary stadium of the Comprehensive Sports Complex, renovation of the Western Citizen Stadium and baseball stadium in Dong-gu, Ulsan, and replacement of the spectator seats at Munsu Tennis Court and Munsu Swimming Pool.

The stadium renovation projects are scheduled to start in April and be completed by June.

Since this year's National (Para) Sports Festival is the first nationwide event to be held normally after the outbreak of COVID-19, Ulsan City plans to thoroughly prepare for the event by ensuring safe game operations and a smooth viewing environment through the stadium renovation work.

An official from Ulsan City said, "This is significant not only for preparing the event but also for expanding the region's insufficient sports infrastructure," adding, "We will do our best in the stadium renovation work so that Ulsan athletes can enjoy various games."

The 103rd National Sports Festival, themed "Harmony, Leap, and Peace Sports Festival with Citizens," will be held in Ulsan from October 7 to 13. About 30,000 athletes will participate, competing in 49 events (46 official, 3 demonstration).

Following this, the 42nd National Para Sports Festival will take place from October 19 to 24, with about 9,000 athletes competing in 31 events (29 official, 2 demonstration).

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