Jeongeup City announced that the '2025 Jeongeup City Disability Sports Festival' was successfully held at the Jeongeup Gymnasium on the 19th. This event was organized to enhance the rehabilitation and independence of people with disabilities, as well as to promote social awareness improvement through recreational sports.

Hosted by the Jeongeup Disability Sports Association, the event saw participation from over 400 individuals, including group athletes in sports such as sitting volleyball, park golf, and lawn bowling, as well as officials from welfare facilities like nursing homes and the Ulrim Day Care Center. Participants showcased their honed skills and enjoyed a time of communication and harmony.

The opening ceremony featured a pre-performance by the Arang Gogojanggu Drum Team, followed by speeches from Mayor Lee Hak-soo, Park Il, the Chairman of the City Council, and Im Seung-sik, a provincial councilor, who cheered on the athletes.

Mayor Lee Hak-soo expressed his hope that "this event will serve as a platform for communication and empathy beyond disabilities" and stated, "We will do our best to create a happy Jeongeup where people with and without disabilities can coexist."

Jeongeup City plans to continue its efforts in promoting disability welfare and building an inclusive city by actively engaging in recreational sports in the future.