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OKINAWA CLEAN CHALLENGE CUP 2025: Merging eSports and Clean-Up Initiatives

The OKINAWA CLEAN CHALLENGE CUP 2025 is set to be an exciting event, promoting both eSports and environmental awareness through community-driven clean-up projects. Scheduled for December 6, 2025, in Itoman City, this event marks the culmination of a year-long competition that intertwines competitive gaming with crucial environmental efforts. Hosted by the Ryukyu Corazon, a local handball team, and organized in partnership with the eSports GOMI Committee, this initiative aims to bring together individuals of all ages for fun and meaningful community service.

What is the OKINAWA CLEAN CHALLENGE CUP 2025?

The 2025 edition of this innovative clean-up and eSports fusion event has been designed to raise awareness about environmental preservation within the vibrant community of Okinawa. Kicking off with preliminary stages earlier in the year, the event comprises several stages, with the Okinawa Stage on August 30 and the Iitoman Stage on October 12 preceding the final challenge. Teams that perform well in these preliminary rounds will earn their spots in the finals scheduled for early 2026, held in Urasoe City.

Sharing a commitment to environmental stewardship, Ryukyu Corazon has engaged in community clean-up activities since its inception in 2007, continually seeking to enhance its impact on local environmental health. Combining the spirit of competition from eSports with their years of experience in sports promotion, this year's event is poised to be even more expansive than last year, where it successfully attracted participants from both within and outside the region.

In future years, the organizers plan to widen the reach of the event, potentially introducing clean-up challenges in other prefectures, and even internationally.

Understanding eSports GOMI

eSports GOMI stands at the intersection of environmental conservation and competitive gaming, especially focusing on the pressing global issue of ocean waste. This event not only provides a platform for participants to collect waste, but also adds a competitive edge through eSports. Participants form teams of three to engage in point-based clean-up contests, collecting waste within designated areas, and the teams earn points based on the amount and type of trash collected. By blending teamwork and a sense of accomplishment, eSports GOMI makes environmental volunteering fun for all ages.

The inaugural event last year provided a successful template and framework, leading to the decision to host additional stages in 2025 which will only grow in popularity.

Final Qualifier in Itoman: Event Details

• - Event Name: OKINAWA CLEAN CHALLENGE CUP 2025 - Iitoman Stage
• - Date and Time: December 6, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:50 PM (registration starts at 9:30 AM)
• - Location: Shabondama Soap Kukuru Itoman, located at 1-1-2 Shiozaki, Itoman City, adjacent to the Itoman City Hall.

The day’s agenda includes:

• - Teams of three will clean up designated areas within a set timeframe, with points awarded for both the quantity and type of collected waste.
• - A half-time game event featuring Puyo Puyo eSports adds a competitive gaming layer to the day.

How to Participate

Organizers invite community members to form teams of three to participate in this free event, with registration capped at 60 teams. Entry can be completed through a provided URL or QR code, and individuals can register with fewer than three members, though they may be grouped with other participants.

Deadline to register: A first come, first served basis until spots are filled.
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The OKINAWA CLEAN CHALLENGE CUP 2025 promises to be more than just an event; it's a celebration of community spirit, environmental awareness, and healthy competition. The commitment of the Ryukyu Corazon, alongside Life Reversal Gaming and the eSports GOMI Committee, underlines the shared belief that sports can contribute to a cleaner, healthier world for future generations.

For more information and updates, visit the official event website: OKINAWA CLEAN CHALLENGE CUP.