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Soaring Above the Horizon! “2025 Busan International Pole Vault Competition” to Be Held

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The Busan Metropolitan City (Mayor Park Heong-joon) announced that the “2025 Busan International Pole Vault Competition” will be held over two days, from June 13 to 14, at a specially installed arena at Gwangalli Beach Park.

○ This event is Korea’s first and only track and field competition dedicated solely to pole vaulting. It is an international event officially approved by the Asian Athletics Association (AAA), hosted by the Korea Association of Athletics Federations (KAAF), and organized by the Busan Athletics Federation with support from the City of Busan.

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Set against the stunning backdrop of the blue horizon and Gwangandaegyo Bridge, the competition will offer a moving spectacle as over 50 athletes from 15 countries push past their limits at one of Busan’s most iconic tourist spots, Gwangalli Beach.

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The event will be held over two days with the following schedule:
▲U20 Junior Men’s Division (June 13, 2:00 p.m.)
▲Senior Women’s Division (June 14, 4:00 p.m.)
▲Senior Men’s Division (June 14, 8:10 p.m.)

○ [U20 Junior Men’s Division]
▲Maxim Balabin from Kazakhstan, a powerhouse in pole vaulting
▲Alex Abersnat from Australia
▲Kai Anderson from the U.S., who holds the best record this season, will all compete in fierce competition.

○ [Senior Women’s Division]
▲Olivia Gross from Australia, the defending champion who has surpassed this season’s best record
▲Three athletes representing Korea: Lim Eun-ji, Cho Min-ji, and Bae Han-na will also participate.

○ [Senior Men’s Division]
▲Jin Min-seop of Yeonje District Office in Busan, the Korean national record holder
▲Eijima Mashiki from Japan
▲Charlie Myers from Australia are set to compete.

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All events are free to attend, and the competition will also be broadcast through Busan MBC.

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This year’s event will once again feature the spectacular “Gwangalli M Drone Light Show” and celebratory performances, offering memorable moments for both citizens and tourists visiting Gwangalli Beach on summer nights.

○ Additionally, audience participation events such as prize draws and celebratory performances will be held to further enhance the excitement and appeal of the competition.

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Son Tae-wook, Director-General of Busan’s Sports Bureau, stated,
“We hope that the athletes, vaulting toward their dreams with just a single pole, will leave a lasting impression on the hearts of citizens this summer in Busan.”
He added, “We ask for your great interest and participation in this unique international sports festival set against the beautiful scenery that only Busan can offer.”

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[Appendix] Official Poster of the Competition