The Winter Sports Festival for the Disabled opens today and will attend the opening ceremony of Vice Minister Jang Mi-ran, a big sports fan for the disabled, until the 14th
Feb 11, 2025
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Sponsored by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (hereinafter referred to as the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism), hosted by the Korea Sports Association for the Disabled (Chairman Chung Jin-wan), and organized by Gangwon State, the disabled winter sports competition will compete in seven events with a total of 1,135 athletes (525 athletes, 610 executives and officials) from 17 cities and provinces, the largest ever. Cross-country skiing, biathlon, alpine skiing, and snowboarding events will be held at Alpensia Biathlon Stadium, Resort, and Phoenix Park in Pyeongchang, ice hockey and curling events will be held at Gangneung Hockey Center, and ice skating (short track) events will be held at Songam Sports Town Ice Stadium in Chuncheon.
The second vice minister of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism Jang Mi-ran, a "big fan of sports for the disabled", encourages the team by visiting the opening ceremony site at the Rakai Sandpine Resort in Gangneung on the 11th.
Marking its 22nd anniversary this year since the first competition was held in 2004, the Paralympic Winter Sports Festival is a venue for opportunities to discover excellent winter sports players and enhance their skills. In addition, as the largest winter sports competition for the disabled, it has been at the forefront of improving awareness of the disabled.
All games are open to anyone for free. Detailed information such as the schedule of the game and the location of the stadium can be found on the official website of the Winter Sports Festival for the Disabled, and news related to the competition can be found on the official blog.
Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Jang Mi-ran said, `We know that all the athletes who participate in the competition have come this far by going through a process of challenging beyond their limits.'," he said, expressing his support and support.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
