Ryu Gyeonggi, Mayor of Jungnang District, Joins Sports Harmony Festival for Disabilities, Promotes Empathy

Jungnang District (District Mayor Ryu Gyeonggi) held the "Sports Harmony Festival for People with Disabilities" on April 23 at the Jungnang District Office Citizen Lawn Square to commemorate the 45th Day of Persons with Disabilities. The event concluded successfully with the participation of over 800 residents.

This event was part of the "3rd Jungnang District Disability Awareness Week" and featured 12 types of adaptive sports activities for people with disabilities, including showdown, sjoelen, screen shooting, hangung, and indoor rowing, which were open for everyone to experience.

In particular, instructors from the Jungnang District Sports Association for the Disabled and members of local sports clubs jointly operated the booths, delivering messages of proper understanding and empathy regarding disabilities.

Ryu Gyeonggi, Mayor of Jungnang District, stated, "Gatherings like today, where people with and without disabilities can come together beyond boundaries, are what bring about change in our society," and added, "We will continue to promote various experiential events where people with and without disabilities can participate together."

The district will operate "Disability Awareness Week" until April 25. Starting with disability awareness booths and a job fair on April 21, the remaining period will feature cultural performances and exhibitions, aiming to broaden awareness of disabilities in everyday life.

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