Table of Contents
- The 106th National Sports Festival will be held in Busan
- Key swimming schedule at the National Sports Festival at a glance
- Busan Sajik Sports Complex indoor pool will be the stage for athletes
- Summary of main events by gender
- Promising athletes at the National Sports Festival swimming events: Attention on Hwang Sun-woo, Moon Soo-ah, and Lee Won
- A rich diving schedule
- A festival open to Busan citizens
- Feel the passion for swimming in Busan this October
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The 106th National Sports Festival will be held in Busan
From October 17 (Friday) to 23 (Thursday), 2025, the 106th National Sports Festival will take place throughout Busan for seven days.
In particular, the swimming competitions will be held at the indoor pool of the Busan Sajik Sports Complex, where promising athletes and national representatives from across the country are planning to compete vigorously.
Swimming events are largely divided into swimming and diving, and will be conducted in men's and women's general categories and under 18 categories.
This National Sports Festival taking place in Busan is a nationwide event that is being held for the first time in 25 years since 2000, and interest from the local community is high.
Preliminary events for gymnastics, fencing, canoeing, billiards, badminton, underwater fin swimming, and taekwondo have already concluded.
Key swimming schedule at the National Sports Festival at a glance
The swimming competitions at the 2025 National Sports Festival will be held from October 18 to 23. All events will take place at the indoor pool of the Busan Sajik Sports Complex, with preliminaries in the morning and finals in the afternoon.
| Date | Time | Main Events |
| October 18 (Saturday) | 10:00~13:00 / 16:00~19:00 | Freestyle 1500m (Men & Women), Backstroke 200m, Breaststroke 100m, Butterfly 50m, Diving (Platform Synchro & 3M Springboard) |
| October 19 (Sunday) | 10:00~13:00 / 16:00~19:00 | Freestyle 50m, Butterfly 200m, Freestyle Relay 800m, Diving (3M Synchro & Platform) |
| October 20 (Monday) | 10:00~13:00 / 16:00~19:00 | Freestyle 200m, Backstroke 100m, Breaststroke 200m, Diving (1M Springboard & Platform) |
| October 21 (Tuesday) | 10:00~13:00 / 16:00~19:00 | Freestyle 400m, Backstroke 50m, Individual Medley 200m, Freestyle Relay 400m, Diving (3M Springboard) |
| October 22 (Wednesday) | 10:00~13:00 / 16:00~19:00 | Freestyle 100m, Breaststroke 50m, Butterfly 100m, Mixed Relay 400m |
| October 23 (Thursday) | 09:00~13:00 | Individual Medley 400m, Relay 400m (Men, Women & Mixed Overall Finals) |
Busan Sajik Sports Complex indoor pool will be the stage for athletes
The indoor pool at the Busan Sajik Sports Complex will host the swimming competitions for this event, and it is the highest international standard swimming pool in Busan that has successfully held major competitions several times.
The pool is designed with 8 lanes, allowing spectators to closely watch athletes' dynamic performances from the stands which are equipped with a big screen.
The address is 45 Sajik-ro, Dongnae-gu, Busan, and it is located a 10-minute walk from exit 1 of Sajik Station on Busan Metro Line 3.
Furthermore, during the festival period, the Sajik Sports Complex parking lot will be open for free, providing convenience to visitors.
Summary of main events by gender
The key schedule for men's events is as follows.
In the freestyle category, the 50m preliminaries and finals will take place on October 19, and the 100m will have preliminaries and finals on October 22. The 200m will occur on October 20, and the 400m final will be on October 21. The 1500m final is scheduled for October 18.
The backstroke events for 50m, 100m, and 200m will be held from October 18 to 21. For breaststroke, the 50m, 100m, and 200m events will take place from October 18 to 22. The butterfly events will also occur within the same time frame of 50m, 100m, and 200m.
The individual medley events for 200m and 400m are scheduled for October 21 and 23, respectively, while the freestyle relays for 400m and 800m, as well as the mixed relay of 400m, will take place on October 19, 21, and 23.
Information about the women's competition schedule
Freestyle events of 50m, 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, and 1500m will be held from October 18 to 22. The backstroke events of 50m, 100m, and 200m will take place from October 18 to 21.
In the breaststroke category, the competitions for 50m, 100m, and 200m will occur from October 18 to 22, similar to the butterfly events of 50m, 100m, and 200m. Medley events for 200m and 400m are scheduled for October 21 and 23.
Finally, the freestyle relays of 400m and 800m and the mixed relays of 400m will take place on October 19, 21, and 23, so we ask for much attention.
All competitions will be held mainly between 4 PM and 7 PM. In particular, on the final day, October 23 (Thursday), the finals of the mixed relay 400m and the individual medley 400m will take place, culminating the event and gathering high expectations.
Promising athletes at the National Sports Festival swimming events: Attention on Hwang Sun-woo, Moon Soo-ah, and Lee Won
National representatives, including Hwang Sun-woo (Seoul City Hall) and Kim Woo-min (Gangwon Provincial Office), will participate in the swimming events of the 2025 Busan National Sports Festival, showcasing outstanding performances.
Additionally, next-generation promising athletes, such as Moon Soo-ah (Seoul Physical Education High School) who is the junior world champion in the women's breaststroke 200m and Lee Won (Gyeonggi Provincial Physical Education), a four-time champion in the 100m freestyle, are drawing much attention.
A rich diving schedule
Diving events will be held from October 18 to 21. This competition will showcase various events including the 3m springboard, platform, and synchronized diving. In particular, the platform finals held on October 19 are expected to focus on the athletes' extraordinary skills.
| Date | Event | Time |
| 10/18 (Saturday) | Platform Synchro, 3M Springboard | 10:00~12:00 / 16:00~18:00 |
| 10/19 (Sunday) | 3M Synchro, Platform | 10:00~12:00 / 16:00~18:00 |
| 10/20 (Monday) | 1M Springboard | 16:00~18:00 |
| 10/21 (Tuesday) | 3M Springboard, Platform | 10:00~12:00 / 16:00~18:00 |
| 10/23 (Thursday) | None (Only swimming finals) | |
A festival open to Busan citizens
The swimming competitions at the National Sports Festival are free for anyone to watch, and both ordinary citizens and athletes' teams can cheer freely.
To reduce traffic congestion around the Sajik swimming pool, Busan City plans to increase temporary parking and operate shuttle buses.
This festival will be an important opportunity for Busan to reaffirm its position as the center of swimming in South Korea, and not only will it promote local sports development, but it will also bring the joy of a sports festival to its citizens.
Feel the passion for swimming in Busan this October
The swimming competitions of the National Sports Festival in Busan will take place for a week starting from the weekend of the third week of October 2025. This competition comprises various events including short and long distances, mixed events, and diving.
This autumn, the National Sports Festival held in the heart of Busan will be a true festival where athletes and citizens can enjoy together.
Don’t miss the opportunity to meet the best swimming stars at the indoor pool of the Busan Sajik Sports Complex!
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. When and where will the swimming competitions of the 106th National Sports Festival in 2025 be held?
They will take place at the Busan Sajik Sports Complex Indoor Swimming Pool from October 18 to 23, 2025.
The swimming competitions of the National Sports Festival will unfold over approximately a week from October 18 to 23, 2025, at the Busan Sajik Sports Complex Indoor Swimming Pool. This pool is designed with an international standard 8-lane configuration, allowing athletes to compete in a comfortable environment, equipped with spectator stands and a big screen for visitors to enjoy the events live.
Q. What events are included in the swimming category of the National Sports Festival?
It is divided into swimming and diving, with competitions for both men and women in general categories and under 18.
The swimming events are broadly categorized into swimming and diving. Swimming includes various distance competitions in freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, individual medley, freestyle relay, and mixed relay, with divisions for both men and women in general and under 18 categories. Diving includes several events such as the 3m springboard, platform, and synchronized diving, taking place from October 18 to 21.
Q. What is the main schedule for men's and women's swimming events?
Men's events will be held from October 18 to 23, and women's events will also take place from October 18 to 23 with preliminaries and finals for various events.
The men's 50m freestyle preliminaries and finals will occur on October 19, the 100m freestyle on October 22, and the finals for 200m and 400m will take place on October 20 and 21, respectively. Various events like backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, individual medley, and freestyle relay will be spread across the same dates. Women's events will follow a similar schedule, with various preliminaries and finals spanning from 50m to 1500m from October 18 to 23. Notably, on the last day, October 23, the finals for the individual medley 400m and mixed 400m relay will culminate the festival.
Q. What are the details about the Busan Sajik Sports Complex swimming pool and how to get there?
It is located at 45 Sajik-ro, Dongnae-gu, Busan, and is a 10-minute walk from exit 1 of Sajik Station.
The indoor pool at the Busan Sajik Sports Complex is located at 45 Sajik-ro, Dongnae-gu, Busan. It is conveniently accessible, being a 10-minute walk from exit 1 of Sajik Station on Busan Metro Line 3. During the competition period, the Sajik Sports Complex parking lot will be accessible for free, with temporary parking and shuttle buses also planned to alleviate traffic congestion.
Q. What should I know if I want to watch the swimming competitions at the National Sports Festival?
All events are free to watch, and they will mainly occur between 4 PM and 7 PM.
The swimming competitions at the National Sports Festival are free for everyone to watch, and both athletes and the general public can cheer together freely. Main events are concentrated between 4 PM and 7 PM, providing a great opportunity to witness various preliminaries and finals each day. Busan City has prepared numerous support measures, including free parking and shuttle bus operations for visitor convenience.