[Provided by Andong City]
[Provided by Andong City]

The 36th North Gyeongsang Province Lifestyle Sports Festival, a major gathering for recreational sports clubs across the province's 22 cities and counties, will be held in Andong and Yecheon-gun from Friday through Sunday, the city of Andong announced Monday.

Hosted by North Gyeongsang Province and the North Gyeongsang Province Sports Council, and organized by Andong, Yecheon-gun and their respective sports councils, the event is expected to draw more than 10,000 athletes and officials from across the province.

Competitors will contest 23 sports, including ground golf, soccer, tennis, park golf and badminton.

The opening ceremony will be held at 5 p.m. Friday at Yecheon Stadium.

Pre-ceremony festivities will feature performances by local cultural troupes from Andong and Yecheon-gun, as well as a celebratory concert by local singers. The official program will include a joint march of delegations from all 22 cities and counties, a pledge by participants and the lighting of the torch.

Competition will take place across 17 venues in Andong — covering 13 sports including ground golf, badminton, baseball and tennis — and 11 venues in Yecheon-gun, hosting 10 sports such as gateball, soccer, table tennis, park golf and track and field.

Detailed schedules and venue information are available on the Andong City website or by contacting the Sports Promotion Division.

"This festival is not just for the athletes — it is a sports celebration for all residents and citizens to enjoy together," an Andong city official said. "We hope everyone will come out to the venues and the opening ceremony with family and friends over the weekend to cheer on the competitors and create lasting memories."


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