919 Young Athletes from Gyeonggi to Compete at the 55th National Youth Sports Festival

Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education Aims for 250 Medals This Year, Up from 239 Last Year
40 Events to Take Place at Venues Across Busan from May 23 to 26

The Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education announced that 919 student athletes (514 boys and 405 girls) from 391 elementary and middle schools in the province will participate in 40 events at the 55th National Youth Sports Festival. The tournament, hosted by the Korea Sports Council, will be held from May 23 to May 26, 2026, at 52 venues throughout Busan Metropolitan City.

Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education announced that 919 student athletes (514 boys, 405 girls) from 391 elementary and middle schools in the province will participate in 40 events at the 55th National Youth Sports Festival. Provided by Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education

The provincial office of education plans to devote efforts to ensuring the safe participation of student athletes, so that they can fully display their abilities, learn fairness and etiquette, and grow through the competition.

In particular, as about 40% of the participating students at this year's tournament are "individual student athletes," the provincial office is strengthening support for these athletes by cooperating with the provincial sports council and event-specific organizations.

The office has continuously implemented various policies to promote school sports teams, such as hosting superintendent’s cups by event, nurturing young athletic talent, conducting winter intensive training, and providing equipment support, so that student athletes can develop their talents and aptitudes.

Kim Dongkwon, Director of the Department of Physical and Health Education at the provincial office, stated, "Above all, we will prioritize the safety of student athletes," adding, "We hope that the National Youth Sports Festival will become a platform for the growth and challenges of Gyeonggi's future sports talent."

Meanwhile, the Gyeonggi team participated in the 54th National Youth Sports Festival last year and won 239 medals in 36 events, including track and field. This year, the team aims to win more than 250 medals.

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