Will This Year's 'Yongsan Residents Unity Sports Festival' Be Held by District?

Starting from the 23rd, the Northeast Region Sports Festival begins at Huam Elementary School, continuing through November across 4 regions
- Featuring 4 events open to all, along with various community performances and side events

Yongsan-gu, Seoul (Mayor Park Hee-young) will hold the ‘Yongsan-gu Residents United Sports Festival’ by district to promote physical fitness and harmony among residents. This is the first event in four years since 2019.

Starting on the 23rd with the Northeast District (Huam Elementary School), the festival will continue on October 21 in the Northwest District (Cheongpa Elementary School), followed by November 4 in the Southeast District (Osan High School), and finally on November 5 in the Southwest District (Junggyeong High School), sequentially across four districts.

Northeast District: Huam, Yongsan 2-ga, Namyeong, Itaewon 2-dong / Northwest District: Cheongpa, Wonhyo-ro 1, Hyochang, Yongmun-dong / Southeast District: Itaewon 1, Hannam, Seobinggo, Bogwang-dong / Southwest District: Wonhyo-ro 2, Hangang-ro, Ichon 1, Ichon 2-dong

Unlike previous years, this year’s festival improves accessibility by allowing residents to easily participate at nearby school playgrounds in each of the four districts. Although relatively small-scale, residents’ participation by district reflects local conditions and characteristics.

From the preparation stage, residents directly selected the desired sports events and autonomously decided on side events. Excessive competition is discouraged, and the event is designed as a friendly and harmonious gathering where families can participate and enjoy together.

The competition consists of four events that anyone, regardless of age or gender, can enjoy: ▲Shoe Archery ▲Hula Hoop Throwing ▲Ball Curling ▲Cooperative Jegichagi (Korean shuttlecock kicking). During the games, residents’ performances such as ▲Cheerleading ▲Singing ▲Line Dance ▲Aerobics ▲Spoon Drum will be held by each neighborhood, offering a variety of attractions and enjoyment.

Additionally, various side event programs such as ▲Balloon Art ▲Hand Massage ▲CPR Training will be available at the venue for general residents to experience on-site.

After all the games conclude, scores will be tallied, followed by an awards ceremony and closing ceremony. A neighborhood raffle will also be held.

Park Hee-young, Mayor of Yongsan-gu, said, "As this is a meaningful sports festival held for the first time in four years since COVID-19, we have prepared to ensure a safe and pleasant event. I hope this festival becomes an opportunity for everyone to enjoy everyday sports activities, communicate, and harmonize with each other."

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.