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Busan is holding a short-form video contest to promote the 2025 National Sports Festival
To celebrate the upcoming 106th National Sports Festival and 45th National Para Games, both scheduled to take place in Busan this October, the city is hosting a short-form video contest to promote these events and boost public engagement.
Participants are invited to upload a 20- to 60-second video to their YouTube channel or social media account, such as Instagram or TikTok. Videos should align with the theme of the contest: Promoting the 2025 National Sports Festival and National Para Games, while also highlighting Busan’s unique charm as a global city. With no format restrictions, creators are free to express their vision and creativity.
Both individuals and groups may apply. To enter, participants must complete the following steps before the end of Aug. 10:
Download the application form and related documents from the official website (busan.go.kr/45_sports)
Upload your video to your YouTube channel or social media account along with the designated hashtags
Submit the completed application form, the original video file, and a link to the uploaded post to busanshort2025@naver.com
A total of 11 winners will be selected based on a combination of professional judging (70%) and public voting (30%). Results will be announced in mid-September via the official website of the Busan National Sports Festival and National Para Games, with individual notifications sent to the winners.
Prizes include:
Grand Prize: 1,000,000 won
Gold Prize: 700,000 won
Additional winners will also receive cash prizes.
The 106th National Sports Festival will be held from Oct. 17 to 23, across 82 venues including the Busan Asiad Main Stadium. Around 20,000 athletes from 50 sports will participate in this nationwide competition. The 45th National Para Games will follow, running from Oct. 31 to Nov. 5, featuring 32 sports at 28 locations.
※ National Sports Festival Short-form Video Contest, until Aug. 10
◎ National Sports Festival Website: busan.go.kr/106_sports
◎ National Para Games Website: busan.go.kr/45_sports
◎ Email for submissions: busanshort2025@naver.com
◎ Inquiries: 070-4151-7750
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