Goyang City hosted two major community events on July 7, aiming to foster social cohesion through sports and agriculture. The city organized the 8th Mayor’s Cup Disabled Badminton Tournament and the 21st Goyang Farmers’ Day Unity Festival, drawing hundreds of participants, Asia Economic Daily reported.
250 Participants Compete in Disabled Badminton Tournament
The tournament, held at Haengsin Badminton Center in Deokyang District, brought together over 250 athletes and supporters. Goyang City Mayor Min Gyeong-seon attended the event, engaging with participants and presenting awards to winners.
The Goyang Disabled Sports Association hosted the tournament, which was managed by the Goyang Disabled Badminton Association. The event was designed to allow athletes to showcase their skills and connect with others through sports.
Competition categories included singles for intellectually disabled athletes (divided into A, B, C, and D groups), standing integrated singles for athletes with physical disabilities, and doubles for non-disabled participants, many of whom were mothers of the athletes.
M Mayor Emphasizes Sport’s Role in Personal Growth
Min Gyeong-seon, the Mayor of Goyang, delivered a speech emphasizing the importance of sports in personal development. “Sports are a precious opportunity to discover one’s potential and find vitality in life,” she said. “I hope this badminton tournament becomes a meaningful occasion where everyone can fully express their abilities and come together as one.”
700 Attend Farmers’ Day Festival with Awards and Cultural Activities
The event drew approximately 700 attendees, including Mayor Min, National Assembly members, provincial and city councilors, agricultural organization representatives, and local residents.
The festival opened with a fusion traditional Korean music performance, followed by an awards ceremony honoring 13 local farmers who have contributed to regional agricultural development and the production of high-quality agricultural products.
The top awards were presented to: Park Sang-yon in the grain and special crops category, Lee Seung-guk in the horticultural crops category, Jin Yong-il in the livestock, eco-friendly, and new technology category, and So Jae-ok in the female farmer category. The Goyang Farmers’ team received the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Award, and the Let’s Goyang team was honored with the Rural Development Administration Commissioner’s Award.
Cultural Performances and Hands-On Farming Experiences
The festival continued with performances by the “All That Cheer Elysion Cheerleading Club,” which donated their talent, and various recreational activities designed to promote community bonding.
Attendees participated in hands-on experiences, including making kimchi from young radishes, creating flower-based cuisine, and trying natural dyeing techniques. A promotional booth was also set up to showcase the region’s outstanding agricultural specialty products.
M Mayor Acknowledges Farmers’ Dedication
In her address, Mayor Min Gyeong-seon expressed deep gratitude to the farmers for their commitment. “I am deeply grateful to the farmers who have protected our local agriculture despite difficult circumstances,” she stated. “I hope this event will boost the pride of our farmers and serve as a meaningful opportunity for our community to communicate and connect with one another.”
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