Gyeonggi Province Launches "Hwaseong National Sports Festival" Task Force for Next October... First Meeting Held on 23rd

Gyeonggi Province launched the "National Sports Festival Event Planning Task Force (dedicated organization)" to ensure the successful hosting of the 108th National Sports Festival and the 47th National Para Games to be held in Hwaseong City next October, and held the first meeting on the 23rd in the main conference room of Hwaseong Sports Town.

Next year's National Sports Festival and National Para Games will be held at venues across the province, including Hwaseong Sports Town.

At the National Sports Festival Event Planning Task Force meeting held that day, participants discussed the overarching themes for the opening and closing ceremonies to realize a future-oriented smart sports festival that connects culture, environment, and participation, under the vision of the games: "The Road of Gyeonggi Toward the Future, Running Together with the Republic of Korea."

In particular, they presented a variety of opinions on the direction of production that can effectively embody Gyeonggi Province's identity and future vision, reflecting the four key initiatives of an Economic, Peace, Culture, and Happiness Sports Festival.

Gyeonggi Province held a preparatory task force meeting on the 23rd to ensure the successful hosting of the National Sports Festival and the National Para Games, which will be held in Hwaseong in October next year. Provided by Gyeonggi Province.

In addition, experts provided advice on how to structure programs that embody symbolism and unity, including the handover of the games flag, the lighting of the flame and its relay through 31 cities and counties, the cauldron-lighting event, and cultural events.

Based on the opinions discussed that day, Gyeonggi Province plans to flesh out the basic concept for the opening and closing ceremonies and then draw up detailed implementation plans to begin full-scale preparations in stages.

Park Wonki, head of the Gyeonggi Province National Sports Festival Promotion Team, said, "By actively reflecting the experience of experts, we will prepare to make the 2027 National (Para) Sports Festival a celebration that moves both provincial residents and athletes alike."