Structural Reorganisation for a Successful 2015 Gwangju Universiade

GWANGJU – As the Gwangju Universiade preparatory work enters its mid-phase before the 2015 Games, the OC has began structural reorganisation and elected the board of directors for the second half of the phase.

GUOC 2015 held its 4^th general assembly at the Kimdaejung Convention Centre which GUOC Chair Kang Un-tae, Gwangju City Council Chair Cho Ho-gwon and 200 other high officials attended. As the previous term of office was coming to an end, the ceremony inaugurating the new chairperson and members of the Executive Board was held.

It was commonly agreed that both OC Chairs Kang and Chung, and Secretary General Kim Yoon-suk were to continue to carry out their duties for another three-year term. In addition to his term as Secretary General, Kim was also appointed as full-time Vice-Chair of the OC. Chair Kang, who was also the Chair of the OC Executive Committee, was appointed as EC Chairperson for another three-year term. Eleven EC members including You Byong-jin, the Chairman of the Korea University Sports Council, were also to continue their terms for the next three years. A new EC member is Kim Yong-hwan, the second Vice-Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, who is anticipated to build up positive relations with the central ministry.

Of special note, the senior local officer, a former judge of the Constitutional Court, was selected as the Head Advisor, and the former president of Chonnam National University, Kang Jung-chae, was appointed as the Advisor.

In his address, Kang Un-tae, the Mayor of Gwangju City, said: “Gwangju Universiade 2015 is a crucial opportunity for us to bring up Gwangju’s brand value as an international sports city and to make advancement in the movement towards the unification of Korea,” and he added: “Also, I would like to request your support in our bidding for the 2019 World Aquatics Championships.”

At the end of the meeting, GUOC presented a progress report on the preparatory work, including the expansion and restructuring of the OC, the Venue Operational Plan, the development of TIMS and the construction of the Athletes’ Village .

(Source: GUOC)