Busan Port Authority Hosts Scuba Diving Experience for Individuals with Spinal Cord Injuries

"Underwater, I Felt Free"
Expanding the Public Value of Marine Leisure

Busan Port Authority (BPA, President Song Sanggeun), in collaboration with the Korea Maritime Boy Scouts Busan Federation, held a scuba diving experience event for local individuals with spinal cord injuries.

This event, held on October 20 at the Bukhang Marina diving pool in Busan, is a social contribution program aimed at providing marine leisure experiences to people with spinal cord injuries who have limited access to such opportunities. Ten participants with spinal cord injuries, selected through recommendations from the Busan Disabled Sports Association, took part in the event.

The participants received one-on-one instruction from a team of ten professional scuba diving instructors, learning underwater breathing techniques and basic movements. Those who usually rely on wheelchairs experienced a unique sense of liberation as they moved freely underwater.

This program was organized again at the request of participants, following two successful sessions held in June, which received an enthusiastic response. One participant shared, "I felt freer than ever before underwater. It was an unforgettable experience."

Song Sanggeun, President of Busan Port Authority, stated, "As a public institution based in Busan Port that works together with citizens, it is an important value to ensure that everyone can enjoy marine leisure activities. I hope this experience will serve as an opportunity for participants to gain new confidence and vitality."

Busan Port Authority is conducting a scuba diving experience event for people with spinal cord injuries.

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