Elementary and Middle School Students in Gyeongnam Compete in Skills at the Comprehensive Sports Competition

Over 5,000 Athletes Participate in 32 Events

From the 21st for two days, the 2023 Gyeongsangnam-do Elementary and Middle School Comprehensive Sports Competition will be held throughout Yangsan-si, Gyeongnam.

According to the Gyeongnam Office of Education on the 17th, the competition will be divided into city and county divisions and held as a contest between education support offices.

About 5,000 athletes selected as representatives of city and county education support offices will participate in a total of 32 events to showcase their skills.

Two athletes participating in the Ssireum event are wrestling with their satba belts.
[Photo by Gyeongnam Office of Education]

Some events such as shooting, weightlifting, cycling, roller sports, and handball were held as preliminary matches from the 5th to the 16th, and the remaining events will be held on the 21st and 22nd throughout Yangsan-si.

Some competitions like badminton, swimming, archery, gymnastics, and baseball will be held in Jinju, Miryang, Changwon, and other locations due to the nature of the events.

The provincial Office of Education plans to prioritize student safety during the competition period by adhering to quarantine guidelines, conducting safety inspections at each venue, and deploying safety personnel in various locations to prevent accidents.

Ha Jeonghwa, Director of the Department of Physical Education, Arts, and Health, said, “We hope this will be a safe, happy, and enjoyable sports festival for all participating athletes,” adding, “We expect this competition to contribute to the establishment of one sport activity per person, students’ happy school life, and the successful operation of advanced school sports clubs.”

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