Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Choi Hwi-young Visits the Organizing Committee of the 2027 Chungcheong U Conference

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The organizing committee (chairman Kang Chang-hee) of the 2027 Chungcheong Universiade said on the 19th that Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Choi Hwi-young visited the organizing committee to listen to the current state of preparations for the competition and discuss ways to cooperate for the successful hosting of the competition.

The visit was designed to closely examine the preparations for the international general competition, which is co-hosted by four cities and provinces in the Chungcheong region, and to strengthen an organic cooperation system between the government and the organizing committee.

After receiving reports on the overall preparations for the competition from the organizing committee officials, Minister Choi focused on major pending issues and difficulties at the site. Then, through meetings with key executives, including Kang Chang-hee, chairman of the organizing committee, they shared opinions on key tasks such as efficient competition operation and infrastructure construction.

At the meeting, Minister Choi Hwi-young said, "The 2023 Chungcheong Universiade will be the first international competition to be held in Chungcheong Province and a milestone of regional win-win for four local governments."

In response, Kang Chang-hee, chairman of the organizing committee, said, "On the occasion of the minister's visit, we will closely examine the operational capabilities once again," adding, "We will prepare a perfect competition for the international level so that university sports athletes around the world can feel the charm of Chungcheong."

The 2027 Chungcheong Universiade will be held from August 1 to 12, 2027, in four cities and provinces in the Chungcheong region. More than 15,000 people from 150 countries will participate and compete in 18 events.

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