Paju City to Build "Jeokseong Senior-Friendly National Sports Center," Secures 4 Billion Won in National Funding
Selected for the "2026 National Sports Center Support Project" Organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism
Paju City in Gyeonggi Province announced on November 10 that its "Jeokseong Community-Based (Senior-Friendly) National Sports Center Construction Project" was finally selected for the "2026 Public Sports Facility (National Sports Center) Expansion Support Project," organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, securing 4 billion won in national funding.
This project aims to establish a senior-friendly indoor sports facility in Jeokseong-myeon, where the elderly population ratio is high, so that both seniors and local residents can use the space together. The total project cost is 13 billion won, with 4 billion won from the national government and 9 billion won from the city budget.
The planned National Sports Center will be a two-story building and will include a multi-purpose gymnasium, a fitness room, a group exercise (GX) room, and an exercise prescription room, among other various public sports spaces, forming a comprehensive sports facility.
The city plans to complete the design and administrative procedures by 2026, begin construction in 2027, and open the facility in 2028.
Paju City expects that being selected for this project will contribute to balanced regional development and improved resident welfare by expanding the infrastructure for public sports. In particular, by providing a space dedicated to senior-centered sports activities, the city anticipates positive effects on the health of the local elderly population and the revitalization of social interaction.
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Kim Kyoungil, Mayor of Paju, stated, "This selection reflects the long-standing wishes of Jeokseong-myeon residents, who have lacked indoor sports facilities," and added, "We will do our best to ensure that all citizens can enjoy sports activities close to home and lead healthy, vibrant lives."
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