Han River triathlon draws 893,000 as Seoul pushes inclusive sports model (opens original article in a new tab)

The Han River triathlon festival in Seoul drew nearly 900,000 visitors, featuring inclusive sports activities and cultural events, with officials promoting it as a new model for public engagement.

• The Han River triathlon festival attracted 893,272 visitors over three days in Seoul
• The event included triathlon, cultural activities, and accessibility-focused segments like a children's and disability swimming competition
• City officials highlighted the festival as a model for inclusive public sports with 84% of participants planning to return