Suncheon Sports Center: ₩5B Funding for 2026 Project

On the 26th, Suncheon City in Jeollanam-do announced that it had been finally selected for the ‘2026 Lifestyle National Sports Center Construction Project Contest’ hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and secured 5 billion won in government funding.

According to Suncheon City, based on the need to expand public sports facilities in connection with urban development projects, the application for public offering was submitted last October and passed the first document screening, on-site screening in November, and presentation screening in December, achieving the feat of being finally selected.

The city plans to build sport-specific sports facilities in Yeonhyangdeul that can be used by both disabled and non-disabled people. The facility is expected to be used as a core infrastructure for self-sufficient city centers with cultural tourism, residential, and sports functions.

The project will be implemented with a total project cost of 20 billion won (5 billion won in national funds and 15 billion won in city funds) over four years from 2026 to 2029.

The main facilities will include ▲ badminton-specific stadium (10 courts) ▲ underwater exercise room ▲ badminton specialized training center ▲ smart badminton court, etc. The detailed composition will be finalized through consultation with the Suncheon City Sports Association for the Disabled, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and professional organizations.

An official from Suncheon City said, “Yeonhyangdeul Bandabi National Sports Center (tentative name) will be a space where people with disabilities can participate in sports activities without restrictions at any time and an inclusive sports facility where all citizens can get along. We will strive to make Suncheon a sports hub city in the south coast and south central region while providing sports welfare that satisfies citizens.”

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Suncheon City, South Jeolla Province, announced on the 26th that it had secured 5 billion won in national funding after being selected for the “2026 Public Sports Center Construction Project,” hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

According to Suncheon City, the city submitted an application in October, based on the need to expand public sports facilities in conjunction with the Yeonhyangdeul urban development project. The city successfully passed the initial document screening, on-site evaluation in November, and presentation evaluation in December, achieving the remarkable feat of being selected.

The city plans to build a specialized sports facility in Yeonhyangdeul that can be used by both disabled and non-disabled people. This facility is expected to serve as a core infrastructure for Yeonhyangdeul, a self-sufficient city that combines cultural tourism, residential living, and sports functions.

The project will be implemented over four years, from 2026 to 2029, with a total budget of 20 billion won (5 billion won from the national government and 15 billion won from the city).

Key facilities include a dedicated badminton court (10 courts), an aquatic exercise room, a specialized badminton training center, and a smart badminton court. The final details will be finalized after consultation with the Suncheon City Disabled Sports Association, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and specialized organizations.

A Suncheon City official stated, “The Yeonhyangdeul Bandabi National Sports Center (tentative name) will be a space where people with disabilities can participate in sports activities without restrictions, and will be an inclusive sports facility where all citizens can come together.” They added, “We will strive to provide sports welfare services that satisfy our citizens and make Suncheon a sports hub in the southern coast and southern central regions.”

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