Volume 5(September 2021) EDITOR'S NOTE🖋 The summer editions of the FISU World
University Games (WUG) of 2027 and 2029 have opened
the bidding process. Chungcheong Megacity has been officially chosen as Korea’s
candidate city and submitted a letter of intent under the official
endorsement of the Korea University Sports Board (KUSB), the Korean Sport & Olympic
Committee (KSOC), and the approved from the Korean Government.
The great journey to achieving the
dream of 2027 WUG has begun.
In this issue, we would like to share
our movement inside the local communities and submission of the letter of
Intent 2027 WUG. Inside 2027 Chungcheong Korea Launches the Chungcheong
Megacity WUG Bid Committee (CMBC) After three successful organizations of
World University Games (Universiade) in 1997, 2003, and 2015, Korea’s 4th
run in securing the 2027 WUG is now declared.
Chungcheong megacity submitted a
letter of intent to host the ‘2027 Summer World University Games’
to the International University Sports Federation (FISU) via the Korea
University Sports Board The Korean government made the
decision on Chungcheong megacity following the review from the Korea Sport & Olympic
Committee, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and the Ministry of
Economy and Finance, and other stakeholders in bidding to host the 2027 Summer
World University Games. With the government’s all-out support, the CMBC can now
ensure the success of the planned sports event. On 1 September, the CMBC has elevated to
the corporate body. The management of the
bidding procedure will be professionally organized under the leadership of
Secretary-General, Kim Yoon-suk and 18
staff members. Having
established a sustainable mega sports event model of low cost-high efficiency, SG Kim has led a legendary 2015 Gwangju Summer Universiade and maintains a long-standing relationship with FISU since 2007. His extensive experience with FISU and WUG will be a great asset for CMBC in building lasting relationships with FISU. On the other hand, in their supporting
letter to FISU, the four governors and mayors of the Chungcheong megacity
emphasized that inclusion, diversity and gender equality are integral
components of the Chungcheong 2027. We will utilize Korea’s
full-fledged technological capability and digital innovations to realize equal opportunity in university sports
without discrimination regardless of gender and disability,
not to mention the easy access to the Games venues and convenient
accommodations at various levels. The MoU Signing between 2027 WUG CMBC and Chungcheong megacity Volunteer Centers
The 2027 WUG CMBC
and Chungcheong megacity Volunteer Centers signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 13 September at the Local government hall in Sejong city. Volunteer involvement is a key factor
for the success of any event, and CMBC and
Chungcheong megacity Volunteer Centers are closely working together to develop and operate tailored training
programs. Adding a dedicated 2027 WUG tab in the 1365 Volunteer Portal website,
the lecturer pool provides high-quality programs for athletes and
visitors and so on.
All representatives of the CMBC and the Volunteer Center shared a belief that hosting 2027 WUG can help to increase public pride in Chungcheong megacity as it will be the first international mega-sport event to be hosted on the region. Without a doubt, 2027 WUG will be a good promotion window to the Chungcheong megacity at the national level and generate public awareness and interest in University Sports across the nation. Recognizing
the vital role of the volunteers at the Gwangju 2015 Summer Universiade, Mr.
Kim Yoon-suk, the Secretary-General of CMBC, mentioned that volunteers are the
lifeblood of any successful event and that he will closely work together
with the Chungcheong Volunteer Center to develop extensive volunteer program
and ensure the best WUG experience for all. International Day of University Sport(IDUS) From
highs to ever highs: stronger interest and support for Chungcheong 2027
CMBC entered a 2021 IDUS campaign for the promotion of 2027 WUG with KUSB, and join and cooperated together with AUSF’s IDUS campaign, ‘Run Chanllenge’.
The launch of the online campaign on
Facebook and Instagram on 30 August,
the CMBC campaign includes the self-developed ‘Enjoy Sport AR Filter’. Everyone is encouraged to simply
download the basketball and swimming via 'Enjoy Sport AR Filter', and
take a photo or video while enjoying AR Filters, the upload with the hashtags #LetsIDUS, #2027ChungcheongWUG. The Korea Cheerleading Association has joined
in our support. FISU
Student Committee member, LEE Kyung-eun and FISU Student Ambassadors of Korea, KIM Min-Ju paid a visit to the Sunmoon
University team who would be attending the Asia University Cheerleading
Championship. They had an opportunity to introduced IDUS to
students and promoted the IDUS campaign’s
values. Let's IDUS~
Go Chungcheong 2027
We are ready to step, jump, leap together with
you.   Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games Thank you! Chungcheong Paralympians! All of You Are in Our Hearts Team Korea made a great debut in Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games and 15 athletes from Chungcheong megacity and participated in 7 disciplines including archery and boccia.
• Daejeon City: Choi Na-mi (Archery) • Sejong City: Choi Gwang-geun (Judo) • Chungbuk Province: Kim Kun-hea, Park Hong-kyu (Table tennis), Choi Keun-jin (Weightlifting), Koo Dong -sub (Archery), Kim Youn-mi, Park Jin-ho, Lee Jang-ho (Shooting) • Chungnam Province: Choi Ye-jin, Lee Yong-jin, Jeong So-yeong (Boccia), Yoon Yeo-keun (Cycling), Chun Keun-bae (Weightlifting), Moon Sung-keum (Table tennis) Congratulations to all Paralympians for your well-deserved success making through the great journey. Sports for Diversity, Sport for All That’s What Chungcheong Works for! Congratulations on the opening of the AUSF Asia University Cheerleading Championship
The CMBC delights to inform the kick-off of the 2021 3rd AUSF Asia University Cheerleading Championship in Seoul on 4 September. The event is hosted by the Asian University Sports Federation and organized by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, and supervised by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the National Sports Promotion Foundation, the Korea Sports Council. Also Sponsored by Korea Cheerleading Association, the Seoul Metropolitan Sports Council, the Seoul Cheerleading Association, the KUSB Korea University Sports Committee, and Korea University Cheerleading Federation. Due to the COVID-19, the Championship is held online. The last day of the event is 15 October.    2027CMBC 358 Galmae-ro, Sejong city, Republic of Korea 2027chungcheong@gmail.com +82(0)44-589-4142 |
