Korean Sports Council successfully holds '8th International Competition Forum' to strengthen practical capabilities and cooperation with institutional investors

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The Korean Sports Council announced on the 6th that it successfully concluded the '8th International Competition Forum' over two days from the 5th to the 6th at the Grand Ballroom of Hotel Park Hyatt Seoul in Songpa-gu, Seoul.

According to the council, approximately 180 officials from around 90 institutional investors, including sports organizations and local governments responsible for hosting international competitions domestically, attended with high interest. The entire event was broadcast live via the Korean Sports Council's YouTube channel.

First launched in 2019, this forum marks its eighth year as a leading platform for information exchange aimed at strengthening practical capabilities among international competition officials and expanding cooperation among institutional investors. Sponsored by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea National Sport Promotion Foundation, this year's forum focused on practical lectures and case presentations that can be immediately applied in the field.

During the forum sessions, lectures continued on strategies for creating a foundation to host international competitions, integrated operational strategies for successful international events (with overseas speakers), and methods to enhance efficiency in hosting international competitions by sport. In particular, discussions centered on the theme 'Comprehensive Approach Strategies for Creating International Competition Legacies' explored human, facility, and industrial legacies from multiple angles, fostering in-depth dialogue.

Additionally, presentations included an introduction to the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) 'Fit for the Future' policy, strategies for hosting and operating e-sports competitions, and case studies on participation in overseas international competition observer programs, sharing global latest trends and practical know-how.

Side events within the venue also received strong responses from attendees. Exhibits showcased achievements of competitions that received an 'Excellent' rating in the 2024–2025 domestic international competition performance evaluation, alongside consultation booths by the Sports Safety Foundation and the Korea Anti-Doping Agency. Furthermore, a separately organized networking meeting was held to expand connections among participating institutional investors and solidify their collaborative foundation.

A Korean Sports Council official stated, "Going forward, we will continue to provide practical education and information necessary for hosting international competitions to sports organizations, local governments, and related institutional investors," adding, "We will take the lead in enhancing South Korea's capacity to host international competitions and strengthening national sports competitiveness."

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