Gwangju Esports Academy Launches 'Esports Classroom' for Disabled Students Ahead of National Sports Competition

by Min Chanki

Published 14 Apr.2026 14:41(KST)

Gwangju Esports Academy, operated under commission by Honam University Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation, announced on April 14 that it has started operating the 'Disabled Esports Classroom' for athletes preparing to participate in the 20th National Disabled Students Sports Competition.

Gwangju Esports Education Center has started operating the "Disabled eSports Classroom" for athletes preparing to participate in the 20th National Disabled Students Sports Competition. Provided by Honam University

This training program was established to help athletes who are about to compete in the National Disabled Students Sports Competition continue their training in a stable manner and enhance their practical skills and understanding of the game. The academy plans to provide comprehensive support for repetitive training needed for competition preparation, adaptation to match operations, and responding to both online and offline environments.

The training period runs until May 9 and is held every day except Wednesdays and Sundays. Training is conducted in a hybrid format combining online and offline sessions. Online training is carried out via Discord, while offline sessions take place in two gaming rooms at the Gwangju Esports Academy.

Through this program, the academy aims to help athletes maintain their training routines essential for actual tournament participation, systematically assess their performance, practical response skills, concentration, and teamwork abilities. In particular, by operating both online and offline formats in consideration of the training conditions of disabled student athletes, the academy is focusing on ensuring continuous participation and creating a stable training environment.

This training program is significant in that it is a practical support initiative aimed at actual tournament participation, rather than a simple experiential program. It is expected that through this program, disabled student athletes will be able to boost their sense of achievement and confidence through esports and lay the foundation for showcasing their skills on a national stage.

Director Jung Yeoncheol said, "This training program was established to support disabled student athletes so they can prepare for the competition in a more systematic way," adding, "We will continue to strengthen the practical educational and training infrastructure so that disabled esports athletes can continue to grow and take on new challenges."

Going forward, Gwangju Esports Academy plans to further expand the foundation for growth through esports for youth, people with disabilities, and aspiring professionals by operating customized programs that reflect various educational needs in the region.