Gyeonggi Province Sports Council Holds Practical Training for Local Sports Council Election Staff

[News S=Reporter Um In-yong] The Gyeonggi Province Sports Council held "2026 Local Sports Council Election-Related Training" on the 6th at the conference room on the 10th floor of the Sports Council Hall, targeting 31 city and county sports councils in the province.

The training was organized to enhance understanding of election procedures among city and county sports council staff ahead of the 2026 local sports council chair election.

A total of approximately 70 people attended, including executive directors and staff members in charge of chair election affairs from the 31 city and county sports councils.

The training provided guidance on laws and regulations related to local sports council chair elections, major schedules and procedures, political neutrality and restrictions on election involvement, and major violation cases. Standards for handling election affairs were shared through advance and on-site question-and-answer sessions.

An official from the Gyeonggi Province Sports Council stated, "For the local sports council chair election to be operated fairly and stably, accurate understanding of relevant regulations and procedures by field staff is important," and added, "We will continue to work closely with city and county sports councils to provide necessary guidance and support so that election affairs can proceed smoothly."