Gyeonggi-do Secures Fourth Straight National Sports Festival Overall Championship
Busan, October 23, 2025 – Gyeonggi-do Province has clinched its fourth consecutive overall championship at teh 106th National Sports Festival, concluding today at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium. The provinceS continued dominance underscores its robust investment in athletic advancement and a high level of performance across numerous sports.
The National Sports Festival, a cornerstone of Korean sport, pits provinces against each other in a wide array of athletic competitions. Gyeonggi-do’s success isn’t solely attributable to a few standout events; analysis reveals numerous instances of athletes achieving scores exceeding 1,000 points, indicating broad strength throughout the team. This victory reaffirms Gyeonggi-do’s position as a leading force in Korean athletics.
Gyeonggi Province currently supports the largest number of sports teams and athletes nationwide, bolstered by workplace sports departments within local governments dedicated to cultivating elite athletes. While acknowledging that consistent victory isn’t guaranteed in the competitive world of sports, the province’s commitment to training and development is clearly paying dividends.
Facing increasing challenges in retaining promising athletes who are often recruited by other regions through linkages with upper-level schools, Gyeonggi-do has maintained a steady pipeline of talent.The province’s well-managed workplace sports departments are instrumental in this continued success.
The Gyeonggi-do team celebrated their win with a commemorative photo on the podium, holding the overall championship cup and championship flag.
