National Para Games conclude with Gyeonggi Province winning sixth consecutive title

The 46th National Para Games held in Jeju concluded with significant achievements from various South Korean regional delegations. Gyeonggi Province secured its sixth consecutive overall victory, earning 490 medals and setting a record for the highest total score.

Other notable performances included Jeonnam Province achieving its best-ever away tournament result with a 5th-place finish, and Sejong City setting a new historical record for its delegation with 42 medals. Incheon also met its objectives by finishing 8th overall and receiving the ‘Exemplary Delegation Award’ for its performance and sportsmanship.

Individual highlights included Seo Jeong-guk from Cheongdo-gun, who won gold in para-triathlon, and several athletes setting new Paralympic and national records in shooting and other disciplines. The games served as a platform to showcase the competitiveness of para-athletes and highlighted the need for continued investment in accessible sports infrastructure.