Bandabi Spreads Its Wings in Seorak
Opening of an Integrated Sports Facility for People With and Without Disabilities

Seorak Bandabi Sports Center, a facility where both disabled and non-disabled people can use together, opened its doors on the 18th in Seorak-myeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi Province (Governor Seo Tae-won).

Seo Taewon, Gapyeong County Governor, and others are cutting the ribbon at the opening ceremony of the 'Seorak Bandabi Sports Center,' which can be used by both disabled and non-disabled people, in Seorak-myeon on the 18th. Provided by Gapyeong County

Seo Taewon, Gapyeong County Governor, and others are cutting the ribbon at the opening ceremony of the 'Seorak Bandabi Sports Center,' which can be used by both disabled and non-disabled people, in Seorak-myeon on the 18th. Provided by Gapyeong County

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According to Gapyeong-gun on the 19th, the opening ceremony was attended by Seo Tae-won, Governor of Gapyeong-gun, Kim Kyung-soo, Chairman of the Gapyeong County Council and council members, Kim Yong-tae, National Assembly member, Lim Kwang-hyun, Gyeonggi Provincial Assembly member, and other key guests and local residents to celebrate the birth of a "space of hope."


Before the main event, Governor Seo Tae-won, Chairman Kim Kyung-soo, National Assembly member Kim Yong-tae, and other guests held a commemorative tree planting and a plaque unveiling ceremony for the sports center.


In his commemorative speech, Governor Seo Tae-won expressed, "I hope the Bandabi Sports Center will become a focal point for social integration in the local community." Chairman Kim Kyung-soo showed his expectations in his congratulatory speech, saying, "The Bandabi Sports Center will greatly contribute to improving welfare conditions in Seorak-myeon." National Assembly member Kim Yong-tae stated, "I will do my best to expand welfare infrastructure in Gapyeong-gun, which has been marginalized as a blind spot for culture, welfare, and medical benefits."


The opening ceremony was decorated with beautiful melodies from the Gapyeong-gun Boys and Girls Choir and an impressive sign language performance by the Gapyeong-gun Sign Language Interpretation Center team, "Boim Sori."


Attendees enjoyed various attractions and celebrated the opening of the Bandabi Sports Center. The Seorak Bandabi Sports Center was built as a three-story building with a total floor area of 2,500㎡. A total of 12.8 billion KRW was invested, including 5 billion KRW from the national government and 7.8 billion KRW from the county government, and it was constructed as a socially integrated sports facility that can be used by both disabled and non-disabled people.



The Bandabi Sports Center, as an integrated sports facility for both disabled and non-disabled people, is expected to greatly contribute to improving the quality of life for local residents.


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