Korea Sports Promotion Foundation to Launch 2026 Support Program for Veteran Athletes

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The Korea Sports Promotion Foundation will launch the "2026 Support Program for Veteran Athletes" to assist veteran athletes who have contributed to the nation through sports but are facing difficult circumstances due to financial hardship and chronic illnesses.

Athletes aged 60 or older with distinguished records in sports development who have been receiving long-term care for more than one year due to illness or injury, or who qualify as basic livelihood recipients or near-poor households under the "National Basic Livelihood Security Act," are all eligible to apply.

A representative from the Korea Sports Promotion Foundation, in a phone interview with this outlet, stated, "We plan to select a total of two recipients this year. Selected individuals will receive up to 30 million won for medical expenses and 10 million won for living expenses."

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