A Study on the Classification of Disabled Go

남치형 (Nam Chihyung) /June 12, 2024

How to cite this article:
Nam, C. (2024). A Study on the Classification of Disabled Go. Journal of Go Studies, 18(1), 45-78.10.62578/764484

Abstract
        The purpose of this study is to present the classification criteria for disabled Go. Since Go uses brains unlike other physical exercises, a method different from the classification method of disabled players based on physical exercise needs to be applied. For this purpose, experiences of participation and organization of Go competitions and player training and education need to be reflected. Since the International Association of disabled Go has not yet been established, and therefore there is no official classification standard for Go only, the current regulations of disabled chess apply mutatis mutandis. Although chess is a board game that uses brains like Go, the classification system does not properly reflect the characteristics of board games, so it is insufficient to continue to apply it to Go. Therefore, this study will examine the purpose of classification and the current regulations, etc., and consider which characteristics of Go should be reflected in the regulations. Through this study, it is expected that disabled Go associations will be formed in various countries and an international disability classification standard for Baduk will be established with their agreement. Go is a strong sport in East Asia, especially in Korea, China, and Japan, so unlike Western chess, this region has no choice but to lead the association and establish various standards. Through this, we hope that more domestic and foreign Go competitions
will be held for the disabled, so that Go can continually participate in the Asian Para Games in the future.

Keywords: Disability Go, Classification, Paralympic, Asian Para Games, International Paralympic Committee (IPC), Deaflympic