Expansion of Public Sports Centers
Realizing 'One Person, One Sport'
Lee Jae Myung, the presidential candidate of the Democratic Party of Korea, stated on May 27, "I will create a country where everyone can enjoy sports."
Lee Jae Myung, the presidential candidate of the Democratic Party of Korea, is greeting citizens. Photo by Yonhap News
On Facebook that day, Lee said, "I will expand public sports centers so that anyone can exercise anytime, close to home or work," and added, "I will establish national fitness certification centers across the country to provide scientific fitness assessments and personalized exercise prescriptions, helping people manage their fitness according to their individual needs."
Lee also stated, "We will support customized sports activities for everyone from young children to seniors. By expanding play-based, child-friendly sports classes, we will create an environment where children can naturally become accustomed to physical activity from an early age." He continued, "We will broaden participation opportunities in school sports clubs and lay the foundation for 'one person, one sport' to become a reality."
Lee said, "We will continue to expand the Bandabi Sports Centers, which provide people with disabilities with equal opportunities for sports activities without discrimination," and added, "We will systematically support sports for people with disabilities, from athlete development to community sports."
Lee also stated, "We will support the establishment of a mutual aid association for athletes, providing a strong safety net to help them cope with unexpected accidents or financial difficulties." He continued, "We will create childcare centers for athletes' children so that athletes who are juggling training and livelihoods can entrust their children with peace of mind."
Lee said, "Although e-sports has been adopted as an official event at the Asian Games, it is still not fully recognized as a sport." He added, "We will establish a mid- to long-term development roadmap to improve public perception and will spare no effort in supporting the creation of an e-sports industry ecosystem."
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