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Growth of para sports in South Korea

Overview

South Korea is experiencing growth and diversification in para sports events. Regional festivals have seen increased participation, such as the Eoullim Sports Festival in Gangnam-gu, which expanded its scale and variety of disciplines, and the 20th Gyeonggi Provincial Para Sports Festival in Gapyeong, which hosted over 4,000 participants.

This expansion into inclusive athletics has also extended to digital platforms. The 2026 National Para e-Sports Competition in Gyeongju featured hundreds of athletes competing in PC games, console games, and XR (Extended Reality) sports. Organizers noted that para e-sports serve as a significant platform for individuals to demonstrate capabilities regardless of disability type.

Entities

Jinju Para Sports Association · Gyeonggi-do · Gyeongju · Gapyeong · Gangnam-gu

Timeline

2 days ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
National Para e-Sports Competition held in Gyeongju
The 2026 National Para e-Sports Competition concluded in Gyeongju, South Korea, featuring 438 participants competing in PC, console, and XR categories.
4 days ago

[SPORTS] 4 sources
South Korean regional para sports festivals see increased participation
Para sports festivals in South Korea are expanding, with Gangnam-gu's Eoullim festival growing 2.5 times in two years and Gyeonggi Province hosting a large-scale competition in Gapyeong.

Sources

ignnews.co.kr · joongboo.com · kyeonggi.com · sportschosun.com · stnsports.co.kr · womannews.net