Comprehensive Plan for Sports Development in Gwangyang, Service Report Meeting Held

Jungma District Focuses on Community Sports Facilities

Gwangyang-eup District Develops into a Comprehensive Sports Town Centered on Professional Sports

On the 2nd, Gwangyang City in Jeollanam-do held a mid-term report meeting for the "Comprehensive Plan Establishment Research Service for the Development of Sports in Gwangyang City" at the city hall situation room, attended by Gwangyang Mayor Jeong In-hwa, the president of the Sports Council, the executive vice president of the Disabled Sports Council, related Sports Council executives and employees, and city officials.

This research service aims to establish a mid- to long-term plan for the development of sports in Gwangyang City, focusing on development strategies by field such as professional sports, recreational sports, and disabled sports, as well as preparing specialized strategies for sports facilities by region considering local characteristics.

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The Hyundai Industrial Information Research Institute, which is conducting the research service, presented directions according to six strategic tasks for the development of sports in Gwangyang City.

The main contents include ▲expansion of public sports facilities considering regional characteristics (Western area: Gwangyang-eup area, Eastern area: Jungma area) ▲strengthening sports marketing centered on training camps and linking with recreational sports events ▲activation of professional and recreational sports ▲efficient operation and management of public sports facilities ▲linked development of disabled sports and recreational sports ▲strengthening programs that all citizens can participate in.

In particular, regarding the expansion of sports facilities, it was proposed that the western area (Gwangyang-eup area) pursue the development of a comprehensive sports town centered on professional sports, while the eastern area (Jungma area) needs to expand public sports facilities focused on citizen recreational sports facilities.

Attendees at the report meeting requested a detailed presentation of various successful domestic cases of sports town development, expansion of disabled sports facilities, and solutions to the shortage of lodging facilities.

Mayor Jeong In-hwa of Gwangyang City said, "The final report meeting must include all contents such as directions and implementation plans for the mid- to long-term development of sports in Gwangyang City," and added, "During the remaining period, I ask the research company, related departments, the Sports Council, and the Disabled Sports Council officials to cooperate to produce a solid mid- to long-term plan."

A city official stated, "This research service is scheduled to be completed by the end of September," and added, "In the short term, parts that require facility expansion or maintenance will be reflected in next year's budget and promoted, and for facilities that need expansion in the mid- to long-term, detailed preliminary reviews and sufficient collection of opinions from citizens and sports club members will be reflected."

Reporter Heo Seon-sik, Honam Coverage Headquarters, Asia Economy hss79@asiae.co.kr

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