Gwangju-si G-Sports Club Elevates Local Sports Status
The G-Sports Club, operated by the Gwangju City Sports Council in Gyeonggi Province, has been enhancing the prestige of local sports by achieving outstanding results at the 9th Gwangyangman Cup National Youth Swimming Competition held from the 6th to the 8th.
According to Gwangju City on the 11th, the G-Sports Club achieved an impressive overall runner-up position (2 gold, 2 silver, 3 bronze) at this competition, with athlete Lee Seo-jin winning two gold medals in the 100m butterfly and 100m backstroke, athlete Lee Woo-jin earning a silver medal in the 200m individual medley, and athlete Baek Si-woo securing a silver medal in the 100m backstroke.
This success highlighted the importance of the G-Sports Club, reflecting the systematic training it provides and the athletes' relentless efforts.
The Gwangju City G-Sports Club is operated with financial support from Gwangju City and the Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education, currently fielding a total of 93 athletes across seven sports: aerobic hip-hop, badminton, fencing, golf, soccer, swimming, and wushu.
This year, Gwangju City and the Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education are providing a total budget of 500 million KRW. In particular, for the golf category, a sponsorship agreement was signed last year with the Gwangju City Sports Council, supporting operations with sponsorship worth approximately 50 million KRW annually from eight golf courses in the region.
Based on this active public-private support, the Gwangju City G-Sports Club has established itself as a central figure in local sports by achieving excellent results such as winning awards at international competitions, selection for national teams, and winning medals at the National Youth Sports Festival and the National Sports Festival.
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Meanwhile, the Gwangju City G-Sports Club focuses on discovering and nurturing youth athletes not only among current students but also throughout the entire Gwangju City area. Starting in 2025, tennis will be added as a new sport, providing more athletes with opportunities to excel in various disciplines.
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