<p>In a remarkable display of skill and sportsmanship, the Badminton Squadron of Sejong Special Self-Governing City won a total of <strong>five medals</strong> at the recent 1st Hwaseong Market District and 24th Yonex Cup National Badminton Competition held in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi-do. The tournament saw over 200 players with and without disabilities competing.</p>

<h2>Medal Wins</h2>

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  <li>The team bagged <strong>one gold</strong> medal in the mixed doubles, where Lee Sang-kwon (SU5) and Lee Yeon-kyung (non-disabled) emerged victorious.</li>
  <li>Silver medals were won in men's doubles, with Choi Seok-ha (SU5) and Kim Byung-nam (non-disabled) securing one, and Hwang Seok-hee (IDD, Sejong Chungdae Hospital) and Kang Ae-kyung (non-disabled) winning the other.</li>
  <li>Two bronze medals were won in the women's singles, with Kim Mi-sun (DB) and Hwang Seok-hee (IDD) claiming second and third place respectively.</li>
</ul>

<figure><img src="https://thumbnews.nateimg.co.kr/view610///news.nateimg.co.kr/orgImg/sd/2025/08/07/132144502.1.jpg" alt="Sejong City Disabled Badminton Squadron medals" /></figure>

<h2>"A Meaningful Event"</h2>

<blockquote cite="Lim Sejong, Secretary General of the Sejong Special Self-Governing Sports Association">
  <p>"This competition was more meaningful as a harmful event with the disabled and non-disabled."</p>
</blockquote>

<h2>About Sejong Special Self-Governing City</h2>

<p>Sejong Special Self-Governing City, located in South Korea, is known for its dedication to promoting sports and inclusivity. The city's disabled badminton team continues to make significant strides in various national competitions.</p>