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Busan Metropolitan City Hosts Preliminary Events for the 106th National Sports Festival, Boosting the Local Economy and Building Excitement

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Busan Metropolitan City (Mayor Park Heong-joon) announced that ahead of the 106th National Sports Festival, which opens on October 17, it will host preliminary events in seven sports—gymnastics, fencing, canoeing, billiards, badminton, finswimming, and taekwondo—from September 23 to October 19, marking the official prelude to the festival.

These preliminary events will be conducted under Article 10 of the National Sports Festival regulations for competitions related to Olympic qualification or for sports with such a large number of participants that they cannot be held within the main festival period.

The preliminary events are not only a step in ensuring the smooth and complete operation of the main festival but also a meaningful opportunity to provide memorable experiences for both athletes and citizens. Athletes will have the chance to perform at their best under optimal conditions, while citizens can enjoy high-level competitions up close, heightening their anticipation for the festival.

Preliminary Event Schedule

• ●Gymnastics: September 23 (Tue) – September 30 (Tue) / Sajik Indoor Gymnasium

• ●Fencing: September 25 (Thu) – September 30 (Tue) / Spo1 (Sports Complex) Geumjeong Indoor Gymnasium

• ●Canoeing: September 26 (Fri) – September 28 (Sun) / Seonakdong River Rowing and Canoeing Stadium

• ●Billiards: September 29 (Mon) – October 3 (Fri) / Gijang Indoor Gymnasium

• ●Badminton: September 29 (Mon) – October 5 (Sun) / Gangseo Indoor Gymnasium

• ●Finswimming: October 1 (Wed) – October 4 (Sat) / Sajik Indoor Swimming Pool

• ●Taekwondo: October 14 (Tue) – October 19 (Sun) / Gangseo Sports Park Indoor Gymnasium

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The city expects that these preliminary events will go beyond improving athletic performance and festival preparation, delivering positive effects on the local economy and promoting sports.

With the influx of athletes, officials, and spectators, significant economic ripple effects are anticipated in sectors such as tourism, accommodation, and dining. At the same time, citizens will be able to experience the appeal of sports firsthand through on-site viewing and participation, creating momentum for Busan to emerge as a “city centered on sports.”

In addition, the city is strengthening promotional efforts for major events and reinforcing safety inspections of stadiums and surrounding facilities to ensure that both athletes and spectators can enjoy the festival’s energy in comfort and safety.

Son Tae-uk, Director General of the Sports Bureau of Busan Metropolitan City, stated, “We ask for the enthusiastic interest and support of citizens for the preliminary events, which mark the beginning of the National Sports Festival returning to Busan after 25 years. We are doing our utmost to ensure that athletes can demonstrate their full potential through thorough venue preparations and event management, and we will use these preliminary events to elevate the festival atmosphere and lay the foundation for a successful main event.”