Gangnam-gu to host Mayor's Cup sports competitions

Gangnam-gu will host the ‘2026 Gangnam-gu Mayor's Cup’ sports competitions from August 29 to November 29. The event features 38 different disciplines, with approximately 10,960 athletes and community sports enthusiasts expected to participate.

The tournament schedule begins with the 36th Badminton Tournament at Jamsil Student Gymnasium on August 29–30. Throughout September, October, and November, various sports including football, basketball, tennis, swimming, and triathlon will be held across multiple venues such as the Gangnam Sports and Culture Center and the Kukkiwon.

This year’s event introduces several new disciplines to the Mayor's Cup, including pickleball, swimming, boxing, shooting, and bull sports. Long-standing competitions also continue, such as the 45th football tournament and the 35th tennis tournament. Football is expected to have the largest turnout with 1,000 participants, followed by athletics with 990.