Gwangju City Opens 'Gwangju Bandabi Disabled Sports Center'

Gwangju City in Gyeonggi Province held the opening ceremony of the Gwangju Bandabi Disabled Sports Center, the city's first sports facility exclusively for people with disabilities, on September 25.

Participants including Bang Se-hwan, Mayor of Gwangju, are cutting the ribbon at the opening ceremony of Gwangju's first sports facility exclusively for people with disabilities, the Gwangju Bandabi Disabled Sports Center, on the 25th. Provided by Gyeonggi Gwangju City

The event was attended by more than 200 people, including Mayor Bang Se-hwan, members of the National Assembly, provincial and city council members, executives from the Disabled Sports Association, representatives of disability organizations, and citizens, who shared in this meaningful moment.

The Gwangju Bandabi Disabled Sports Center was built with a total area of 4,427 square meters, spanning from one basement level to three floors above ground. It is equipped with a variety of customized sports facilities, including an aquatic exercise room, a multipurpose gymnasium, a fitness training room, and a physical fitness certification center for people with disabilities.

In particular, the center has adopted a fully barrier-free design, greatly enhancing accessibility and convenience for people with disabilities.

The city plans to begin trial operations on October 1, gradually opening the facility to citizens. After identifying areas for improvement during the trial period, the center will move into full-scale operations.

Mayor Bang Se-hwan stated, "The Gwangju Bandabi Disabled Sports Center will serve as a hub supporting healthy lives and social independence for people with disabilities through sports activities," adding, "We will continue to do our best to enhance the rights of people with disabilities and realize sports welfare."

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