Gwangju Buk-gu Launches Full Operation of Senior Sports Facilities at Hyoryeong Senior Welfare Town

On the 28th, Buk-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City announced that it will hold a completion ceremony for the senior citizens' sports facility established within Hyoryeong Senior Welfare Town at 10 a.m. on the 30th and will begin full-scale operation.

This sports facility, promoted with 82 million KRW from the Buk-gu district budget, was created on a 200㎥ scale on idle land within Hyoryeong Senior Welfare Town.

Fifteen types of senior-customized exercise equipment designed to improve physical abilities such as balance, flexibility, and muscle strength were installed, and the floor was constructed with elastic materials to prevent fall accidents.

Additionally, convenience facilities such as benches, signboards, and trees were installed, and the exercise equipment was arranged to enable circuit training.

Buk-gu plans to operate various programs linked to health promotion and dementia prevention so that the newly completed sports facility can establish itself as a healthy and safe leisure space for senior citizens.

A Buk-gu official said, "We established the sports facility to promote the health and activate the leisure culture of local senior citizens," adding, "We hope many seniors enjoy outdoor exercise activities to both enjoy their leisure time and take care of their health."

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