88 Seoul Olympic Memorial 2025 International Sports Science Conference will open on the 21st and 800 people will participate in more than 100 presentations
Aug 19, 2025
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The Seoul Olympics was considered a symbolic competition that crossed the boundaries of the Cold War in 1980, and it was an opportunity for South Korea to make a clear impression on the world through physical education. Since then, Korea has established itself as an Asian sports powerhouse, and has achieved remarkable growth in sports science, sports industry, and international cooperation. This academic conference is expected to be a place to redesign the national development model through sports, looking back on the 36-year journey. This conference is not just an academic exchange, but a multidisciplinary platform that covers a wide range of national sports policies, industries, science and technology, and connections with local communities. In addition, it will be an important opportunity to show the world Korea's prepared capabilities, systematic vision, and sports science-based leadership in the international situation where competition for the 2036 Olympics is in full swing.
On the first day, a special session will be held, starting with a keynote lecture by Professor Lee Jung-woo of the University of Edinburgh in the UK, involving leading Asian scholars such as Dr. Kangyan Si of the Hong Kong Sports Research Institute, Yuji Ishizaka of Japan's Nara Women's University, and Dr. Koh Koon Tek of Singapore's Nanyang Technological University. They plan to present major topics facing each country, such as technological convergence, sports governance, the social value of youth sports, and urban sports strategies. On the second and final day, more than 100 topics are scheduled to be presented in a total of 16 departments, including sports medicine, kinematics, physical education, sports for the disabled, local sports policy, and digital training. In particular, practical discussions related to the field, such as sports response strategies in the era of climate crisis, a sustainable Olympic operation model, and the creation of an inclusive sports environment, are focused on.
Choi Kwan-yong, President of the Korean Sports Association (Professor of the Korea Sports University), said "The Seoul Olympics is not just a sports event, but a historical milestone that South Korea has carved its name on the world stage through sports. This conference will be an opportunity to inherit the spirit and draw a new sports ecosystem that combines science and policy, technology and practice,' he said. In a prepared congratulatory speech, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Choi Hwi-young said, `The Olympics are now changing beyond just games to a multi-layered platform that encompasses community recovery, international cooperation, and environmental sustainability. The Lee Jae-myung administration is implementing sports policies for expanding sports welfare, digital transformation, and balanced regional development with the key keynote of 'People-centered Sports' and 'Creating a Balanced Sports Ecosystem'""We hope that the various proposals presented at the academic conference will serve as a valuable foundation for the design of future sports policies." he said.
An official from the Sports Association said, `This academic conference is a place to gather the voices of experts who consider the direction of future sports and suggest practical alternatives. In particular, as young researchers, policy practitioners, and industry figures participate together, it will be a meaningful opportunity to narrow the gap between academic discussions and field application."
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
