# 46th National Para Games in Jeju and Para Sports Expansion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/national-para-games-in-jeju
> Updated: 2026-09-10T01:46:42.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 3.

The 46th National Para Games have commenced in Jeju, South Korea, featuring 5,677 athletes from 17 cities and provinces competing across 31 disciplines at 36 venues. To encourage diversity, a new scoring system has been introduced that provides bonus points for the participation of female, rookie, and severely disabled athletes, helping to distinguish between elite and grassroots sports.

Athletic highlights include Cheon Min-gi setting three new Korean records in the men’s 49kg weightlifting category, securing a triple crown in powerlifting, weightlifting, and the total sum. In bowling, Jo Young-hwa earned her second consecutive victory in the women’s individual TPB2 event.

The games opened with a ceremonial torch relay involving 175 participants, including Jeju haenyeo and individuals using wearable robots, traveling through 31 sections of Jeju City and Seogwipo City. The event is scheduled to run through September 16.

In a related development for the broader para sports sector, the Korea Para Sports Promotion Association signed a memorandum of understanding with the Korean Para Sports Association in the USA. This agreement aims to expand cooperation, share best practices, and facilitate athlete exchanges, specifically focusing on connecting Korean para athletes living in the United States with domestic sports sectors.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-10: Korea Para Sports organizations expand exchange and host National Games

The Korea Para Sports Promotion Association and the Korean Para Sports Association in USA have partnered to expand athlete exchanges, while the 46th National Para Games begin in Jeju.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/korea-para-sports-organizations-expand-exchange-and-host-national-games

### 2026-09-08: National Para Games begin in Jeju with record-breaking performances

The 46th National Para Games began in Jeju, South Korea, featuring record-breaking performances by weightlifter Cheon Min-gi and a ceremonial torch relay across the island.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/national-para-games-begin-in-jeju-with-record-breaking-performances

### 2026-08-31: Jeju enhances safety and accessibility for upcoming national sports events

Jeju is enhancing safety and accessibility for upcoming major sports events by conducting illegal filming inspections and upgrading barrier-free facilities for the National Para Games.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jeju-enhances-safety-and-accessibility-for-upcoming-national-sports-events

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