Hwasung Civic Sports Festival: Hyungnam-eup Takes First Place

The '2013 Hwasung Civic Sports Festival,' a 'happy journey' where all 530,000 citizens of Hwasung City share happiness through communication and harmony, was held successfully on the 15th at the auxiliary stadium of the Hwasung General Sports Park with approximately 10,000 citizens in attendance.

Through preliminary rounds on the 14th and the main competition on the 15th, 23 eups, myeons, and dongs competed in good faith for the championship across 14 sports events including track and field, soccer, and volleyball, as well as three harmony event competitions.

The '2013 Hwasung Civic Sports Festival' began with a colorful entrance of athletes from 23 eups, myeons, and dongs, followed by remarks from Hwasung Mayor Chae In-seok and congratulatory remarks from City Council Chairman Ha Man-yong. Subsequently, various events including an athlete's oath, the return of the championship flag, event performances, and dance performances set to the music "Gentleman" followed, after which competitions by event were held.

In particular, Mayor Chae In-seok's dance event under the name 'In-seok and the Kids' drew laughter from citizens as it was a harmonious dance performance with the community.

In this civic sports festival where 23 eups, myeons, and dongs competed, Hyungnam-eup won the overall championship, with Namyang-dong taking second place and Bongdam-eup taking third.