Korea Sports Council Signs MOU with Indian Olympic Association on Sports Exchange and Cooperation

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The Korea Sports Council has joined hands with the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to actively promote sports development and expanded exchanges between the two countries.

The Korea Sports Council (President Yoo Seung-min) announced that it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Indian Olympic Association on strengthening sports exchange and cooperation at the Korea House in Nagoya, Japan, on the 2nd.

Attending the signing ceremony were Yoo Seung-min, President of the Korea Sports Council; P. T. Usha, President of the Indian Olympic Association; Sahadev Yadav, head of the Indian delegation; and other key figures from the sports communities of both countries. The two institutional investors agreed to actively share on-site sports experiences and expertise from each country and to build a close cooperative relationship through this agreement.

Key contents of the agreement include ▲ human resource exchange and participation in academic seminars among employees, coaches, referees, and sports science experts; and ▲ collaboration between institutional investors in the operation, planning, and marketing of sports facilities. Through these measures, the two sides plan to exchange specialized knowledge from the sports field and significantly enhance the capabilities of relevant personnel.

Support measures have also been prepared for the practical improvement of athletes' competitive performance. The two parties agreed to conduct joint training utilizing Olympic legacies and to cooperate on the cross-utilization of sports facilities in both countries by mutual agreement. As a result, training opportunities for athletes from both nations are expected to expand, providing substantial assistance in improving their competitive performance.

In particular, this agreement was signed on October 2, which is Mahatma Gandhi's birthday and also "International Day of Non-Violence" designated by the United Nations (UN), adding symbolic significance to the promotion of peace and friendship through sports.

Yoo Seung-min, President of the Korea Sports Council, said, "I expect this agreement to serve as a stepping stone for athletes and sports officials from both countries to share experiences and grow together." He added, "We will continue substantive exchanges that leverage the strengths of both nations and contribute to the overall development of Asian sports."

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