Changwon Special City Successfully Hosts Citizen Harmony One-Heart Sports Festival

A Grand Friendship and Harmony Festival of Recreational Sports Enthusiasts: Friendly Games Unfold

The '2023 Changwon Special City Citizens' Harmony One Mind Sports Festival,' a major event for amateur athletes in Changwon Special City, Gyeongnam, was held successfully on the 22nd at Masan Gymnasium, with over 2,500 amateur sports enthusiasts in attendance.

The 2023 Gyeongnam Changwon Special City Citizens' Harmony One Mind 생활체육대축전 was held.

Hosted by the Changwon City Sports Council, organized by member sports organizations, and sponsored by Changwon Special City, this event was held to promote citizens' health and harmony through amateur sports. Approximately 10,000 enthusiasts participated in 40 sports disciplines including tennis, table tennis, and badminton, showcasing their skills over two days, the 22nd and 23rd, at Masan Gymnasium and various venues for each sport.

As a prelude to the opening ceremony, demonstration performances such as dance shows celebrating the sports festival, fusion gugak (traditional Korean music), and saxophone performances were held. The official ceremony proceeded with awards for contributors to sports development, guest speeches, athlete representatives' oath-taking, and citizen cheering performances, warmly welcomed by amateur sports enthusiasts and citizens alike.

Hong Nampyo, Mayor of Changwon Special City, said, "I hope this event becomes a valuable time to strengthen harmony and friendship among the enthusiasts," adding, "In line with the increasing number of amateur sports participants every year, Changwon City will strive to further boost the enthusiasm for amateur sports by expanding sports facilities and providing various programs."