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Thirty-one students receiving special education from the Chilgok Office of Education in North Gyeongsang Province participated in the 3rd Gyeongsangbuk-do Superintendent of Education Cup Sports Competition for Students with Disabilities, held at the Mungyeong Indoor Gymnasium, and received the Excellence Award.
At the competition, which took place on September 11, the students competed in four events-badminton, shuffleboard, disc golf, and track and field-winning a total of two gold medals and four bronze medals. The gold medals were awarded in the elementary and middle school badminton division (Kim Jio from Waegwandongbu Elementary School) and the 200m track event (Kim Gillyun from Seokjeok High School). The bronze medals were awarded in disc golf (Lee Wonsuk from Seokjeok High School), the 100m track event (Jo Eunseo from Buksam High School and Kim Gillyun from Seokjeok High School), and the 200m track event (Jo Eunseo from Buksam High School).
Group photo of the 3rd Gyeongsangbuk-do Superintendent of Education Cup Sports Competition for Students with Disabilities. Photo by Lee Ihwan
In particular, Kim Jio (Waegwandongbu Elementary School) was the only elementary student to participate in the badminton competition and won the gold medal in the elementary and middle school division. Kim Gillyun (Seokjeok High School) delivered an outstanding performance by placing in both the 100m and 200m track events.
This event, organized by the Gyeongsangbuk-do Office of Education, aimed to provide a venue for students receiving special education from schools across the province to foster independence and social skills through sports. The participating students, who had trained consistently, approached the competition with confidence and, despite their nerves, gave their best efforts, offering hope and inspiration to many.
Gu Seoyoung, Superintendent of Education, stated, "This competition was a very meaningful event that allowed students with disabilities to demonstrate their potential and experience confidence and a sense of achievement. Moving forward, the Chilgok Office of Education will actively support students with disabilities by expanding opportunities for participation in sports and providing support across various fields so they can further develop their abilities."
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