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46th National Para Games Conclude Amid Safety Concerns

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46th National Para Games Conclude with Gyeonggi Victory Amid Safety Concerns

The 46th National Para Games, held in Jeju under the theme ‘Opening the Infinite Universe,’ have concluded with Gyeonggi Province securing its sixth consecutive overall victory. Gyeonggi maintained the lead from the first day through the end of throughout the competition, finishing with a total of 490 medals (208 gold, 149 silver, and 133 bronze) and a record-breaking total score of 321,694.10 points. This performance established new records for the highest total score and the largest point gap between provinces in the history of the games, placing Gyeonggi ahead of Seoul and Chungnam. General Manager Baek Kyung-yeol credited the victory attributed this success to improved performance across various disciplines and the recruitment of elite athletes through a newly established track and field team. While Gyeonggi saw strength in bowling, table tennis, and football, they also achieved balanced athletes. Other notable delegation results in shooting, cycling, swimming, and weightlifting. Beyond Gyeonggi’s dominance, several other delegations achieved milestone results. included Jeonnam Province secured its best-ever away tournament result with a Province’s 5th-place finish, while Sejong City set a new historical City’s record for its delegation by earning 42 medals. Incheon finished 8th overall medals, and received Incheon’s 8th-place finish, which earned them the ‘Exemplary Delegation Award’ for its performance and sportsmanship. Award.’ Individual achievements included highlights featured Seo Jeong-guk from Cheongdo-gun, who won Jeong-guk’s gold in para-triathlon, alongside para-triathlon and several athletes setting new Paralympic and national records in shooting shooting. Following the conclusion of the games, the event faced scrutiny regarding safety and other disciplines. The accessibility. Reports indicated significant deficiencies in emergency response, specifically during a weightlifting event utilized technological advancements where a competitor with a fractured shin could not be immediately transported to a hospital because the designated ambulance was being used at a different venue. Inadequate ambulance coverage was also noted at the swimming venue. Furthermore, physical barriers such as NFT-based digital tickets steps and AI-driven sports broadcasting, while highlighting steep ramps were identified as obstacles for wheelchair users at various locations, underscoring the ongoing need for accessible sports infrastructure.

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  1. 2026-10-06 04:03 UTC 46th National Para Games Conclude Amid Safety Concerns
  2. 2026-09-18 01:32 UTC 46th National Para Games Conclude with Gyeonggi Victory
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