Launch of Jung-gu Disabled Sports Association

Jung-gu Disabled Sports Association Makes a Strong Start

Official Launch of the Disabled Sports Association on the 21st, Plaque Presentation Ceremony and 2nd Board Meeting Held

Establishing a Foundation to Promote Sports Activities for the Disabled, Including Support for Recreational Sports and Athlete Development

Expectations for Providing Various Recreational Sports Programs for the Healthy Daily Life of the Disabled

The Jung-gu Disabled Sports Association in Seoul (Mayor Kim Gil-seong) held a plaque presentation ceremony on the 21st and officially began its activities. (Photo)

With 15 executives of the Jung-gu Disabled Sports Association in attendance, the Secretary-General of the Seoul Disabled Sports Association presented the plaque to the Mayor of Jung-gu. Afterwards, the 2nd board meeting was held to discuss agenda items such as new executive recommendations, establishment of the Secretariat operation regulations (draft), and the budget for the next year.

Previously, Jung-gu formed a preparatory committee for establishing the Disabled Sports Association in July last year to respond to the interest and demand for sports activities for the disabled, and held its inaugural general meeting in February this year. In May, it received official approval from the Seoul Disabled Sports Association, laying the foundation for supporting recreational sports and athletes with disabilities.

In line with the official launch of the Jung-gu Disabled Sports Association, swimming classes for the disabled will be held once a week starting this month at the Hoehyeon Sports Center. Various programs such as basketball and table tennis are also being considered for introduction at local welfare centers and public sports facilities.

Going forward, a variety of recreational sports content will be provided, including programs like Hangung and floorball that can be enjoyed by both disabled and non-disabled individuals. For inquiries about recreational sports programs for the disabled, please contact the Secretariat of the Jung-gu Disabled Sports Association.

People with disabilities receive a 50% discount on public sports facility usage fees. Additionally, disabled individuals aged 19 to 64 who use registered sports facilities under the national disabled sports class voucher program can receive tuition support up to 95,000 KRW per month. Detailed information is available on the Korea Sports Promotion Foundation website.

Kim Gil-seong, Mayor of Jung-gu, stated, “With the official launch of the Disabled Sports Association, we will do our best to help people with disabilities build positive relationships with those around them through sports activities and lead healthy daily lives.”

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