'Meeting Athletes' Kim Dong-yeon: "Nothing is More Valuable Than Sports for Improving Quality of Life"

Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon is taking a commemorative photo after a handshake talk with Lee Won-seong, President of the Gyeonggi Sports Council, Gyeonggi Provincial Assembly members, and related officials at the Gyeonggi Sports Activation Handshake Talk held at the Gyeonggi Sports Council on the 30th.

Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon took time to communicate with athletes from Gyeonggi Province.

On the 30th, Governor Kim attended the 'Gyeonggi Sports Handshake Talk' held at the Gyeonggi Sports Hall located in Suwon City. He mentioned the sports he enjoyed since childhood, saying, "I am a very passionate sports fan. Since taking office as governor, I have visited independent baseball teams, attended professional baseball opening games, and professional soccer opening games, making efforts to participate as much as possible whenever I have the chance." He added, "In the future, I plan to pay attention to and participate in less popular sports as well."

He continued, "During my tenure as governor, I will strive to promote sports in Gyeonggi Province. The main reason is to improve the quality of life for Gyeonggi residents. Regarding mental health, physical health, and quality of life, I believe there is nothing as precious and valuable as sports and athletics," adding, "I will work harder to enhance the lives of our residents."

The athletes attending the event conveyed various opinions and suggestions on current issues in Gyeonggi sports, including ▲improving the status of sports instructors ▲establishing an international archery range ▲activating sports in the northern Gyeonggi region ▲operation of workplace sports teams and provincial sports facilities by Gyeonggi sports organizations ▲expansion of workplace sports teams for the disabled and construction of sports centers exclusively for the disabled ▲hosting mega sports events such as world championships ▲construction of a Gyeonggi athletes' village.

Governor Kim promised, "I will actively review the various opinions and prioritize them in close cooperation with the Provincial Council and the Sports Council. I will also make sure to create opportunities for such dialogues anytime."

Gyeonggi Province is expanding various sports policies to improve the vibrant quality of life for its residents, including ▲opportunity Gyeonggi game tickets to expand viewing opportunities for socially marginalized groups in sports ▲expansion of the only independent baseball Gyeonggi League nationwide and the first introduction of player appearance fees ▲hosting four Gyeonggi sports competitions as RE100 eco-friendly events ▲resolving sports imbalance in the northern Gyeonggi region ▲promotion of a sports points system that contributes to both health and local economic revitalization ▲expansion of the construction of Bandabi Sports Center.

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