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Busan to host the nation's biggest sports festival
In October, Busan will be filled with the fierce and heart-pumping spirit of competition as it hosts the 106th National Sports Festival and the 45th National Para Games.
It has been 25 years since Busan last hosted the National Sports Festival, and the event’s return to the city will see a record number of participants.
According to the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee, the festival will welcome 28,791 participants from 17 metropolitan cities and provinces nationwide, including 19,418 athletes (12,354 men and 7,064 women) and 9,373 officials.
Additionally, Korean sports organizations operating overseas will send a 1,515-member delegation comprising athletes and officials from 18 countries.
With more than 4,200 volunteers on board, Busan has prepared extensively to ensure smooth operations, reflecting both the city’s commitment and its citizens’ passion for this significant event.
Athletes will compete in 48 events, with an additional two events, foot volleyball and jiu-jitsu, featured as demonstration sports. Each event will include four categories: under-18, university, overseas Koreans and general.
Following the National Sports Festival, the 45th National Para Games will take place from Oct. 31 to Nov. 5, featuring 31 sports across 38 venues throughout the city.
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