Over 50 participants from member federations and local governments
Field visit and hands-on training in competition management
The Korean Sport & Olympic Committee announced Monday that it held its 2026 Third International Competition Observer Program from Thursday through Friday in Gangwon Province.
Tied to the Yanggu World 3-Cushion Billiards World Cup, the program drew more than 50 officials from member sports federations and local governments, who received hands-on training in international competition management and discussed ways to strengthen inter-agency cooperation.
On the first day, sessions covered the Korea Billiards Federation's competition preparation and cooperation with international federations, Cusco's match record management system, Hollywood's competition sponsorship and official equipment supply, and the Korea Archery Association's experience sending observers abroad. Participants also worked in groups to plan programs tied to the competition.
On the second day, attendees visited Yanggu General Sports Town to tour the competition facilities and operations, and watched a live match.
The Korean Sport & Olympic Committee has run the International Competition Observer Program since 2020. This year, it held the program three times in conjunction with international competitions in fencing, table tennis and billiards.
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