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The Enduring Excitement of the National Sports Festival and National Para Games… Busan Metropolitan City to Host the 36th Busan Citizens’ Sports Festival

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Busan Metropolitan City Mayor Park Heong-joon announced that the 36th Busan Citizens’ Sports Festival (hereinafter “the Festival”) will be held from November 29 to 30 at Sajik Indoor Gymnasium and nearby venues, marking the largest annual gathering of community sports clubs in Busan.

The Festival is held annually to promote the expansion of grassroots sports, improve public health, and strengthen community engagement. It is co-hosted by the City and the Busan Sports Council, and co-organized by the Busan Sports Council, district and county sports councils, and various member sports associations.

Celebrating its 36th year, the Festival has established itself as a signature sports event for Busan citizens, contributing to the city’s vision of becoming a “paradise for community sports.”
On-site programs will include the festival-eve celebration, competitions across community sports disciplines, hands-on experiential programs, and the closing ceremony.

Festival Eve – November 29 at 17:00

A festival-eve event to mark the opening of the Festival will take place at 17:00 on November 29 at Sajik Indoor Gymnasium, with more than 1,000 community sports members and citizens expected to attend. The event will feature a pre-ceremony program, athlete delegation parade, and celebratory performances.

The pre-ceremony program will include performances by the Lotte Giants Cheerleaders and the “Nataraja Dance Performance.”
For the opening ceremony, unique and creative athlete delegation parades from each district and county, as well as the athlete oath, will be presented.

The evening will conclude with celebratory performances by invited artists, offering a vibrant stage that captures the spirit of autumn. Beginning with a popular music performance by Kim Sung-han, the program will continue with diverse trot stages by Yu Ji-na, Park Seo-jin, and Park Ji-hyun.

Competitions Across 16 Sports – November 30 from 09:00

From 09:00 on November 30, district-versus-district competitions will be held across 16 disciplines at venues including Gangseo Indoor Gymnasium, Samnak Ecological Park, Hwamyeong Ecological Park, and the Busan Indoor Tennis Stadium. More than 20,000 athletes and participants are expected to gather and compete.

The 16 disciplines include kendo, gateball, gukhak gigong, park golf, tennis, bowling, billiards, and other major community sports. Representatives from each district and county will compete, promoting regional harmony and sportsmanship.

Gukhak gigong: A community sports discipline combining traditional breathing techniques with gigong meditation, suitable for participants of all ages.

Citizen Participation Zone

Throughout the Festival, a citizen participation zone will be operated around Sajik Indoor Gymnasium, offering screen sports experiences, virtual reality (VR) sports programs, and various activity booths open to all Busan residents.

Closing Ceremony – November 30 at 17:00

The closing ceremony will take place at 17:00 on November 30 at Sajik Indoor Gymnasium, featuring awards for each discipline, overall awards, and an official declaration marking the end of the Festival.

Admission is free and will be operated on a first-come, first-served basis. Entry may be restricted if the venue reaches full capacity, and various prize giveaways will be offered to increase public enjoyment and participation.

For more information, please contact the Regional Sports Division of the Busan Sports Council at 051-500-1342.

Mayor Park Heong-joon stated, “Busan has demonstrated remarkable strength as a sports city by achieving 2nd and 3rd place at the recent National Sports Festival and National Para Games. The upcoming 36th Busan Citizens’ Sports Festival has been jointly prepared by Busan Metropolitan City, the Busan Sports Council, and the district and county sports councils to sustain the excitement still resonating from those national events. We will continue striving to make Busan a true ‘paradise for community sports’ where all citizens can participate and enjoy.”