Uijeongbu City Successfully Concludes 'Nongcheong Cheerful Sports Day' with Participation of People with Hearing and Speech Impairments and Non-Disabled Individuals

Uijeongbu Hosts the 9th Nongcheong Cheerful Sports Day
Promoting Inclusion and Unity for People With and Without Disabilities

Uijeongbu City, Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Kim Donggeun), held the 9th Nongcheong Cheerful Sports Day on November 8 at the Life Gymnastics Square near Balgoek Station on the light rail. The event brought together more than 80 participants, including people with hearing and speech impairments as well as non-disabled individuals.

Kim Donggeun, Mayor, is giving a greeting speech at the 9th Nongcheong Cheerful Sports Day on the 8th. Photo by Uijeongbu City

This event, organized by the Uijeongbu City Branch of the Korean Association of the Deaf, was designed to promote the rights and social participation of deaf individuals in the region, while also serving as a venue for unity and communication between people with and without disabilities.

The sports day featured a variety of programs, including a commemorative ceremony, a walking event, hula hooping, and beanbag tossing. Notably, the 2.5km walking event, conducted with a sports instructor, provided a meaningful opportunity for people with and without disabilities to bond and enjoy the autumn scenery along the Jungnangcheon stream together.

Mayor Kim Donggeun stated, "It was a meaningful occasion where people with and without disabilities came together to share laughter and inspiration. We will continue to do our best to make Uijeongbu a city where everyone, regardless of disability, can live happily together without discrimination."

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