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The 18th National Disability Sports Festival

On October 2nd, from 12 PM to 4 PM, the 18th National Disability Sports Festival will be held at the Minato Sports Center in Tokyo. This event brings together athletes from various regions, promoting sports for individuals with disabilities and showcasing their achievements.

Recap of the 17th Festival

During the last event, the 17th Festival, held in October 2024, several outstanding performances were noted:

• - Yamamoto Saito achieved his third consecutive victory in the standing class.
• - Shoji Tatsumi celebrated his fourth victory in the seated category.
• - Sekimisa Masao, a competitor from the hemiplegia division, also managed to claim victory once again.

As the upcoming event approaches, all eyes are on these champions as they aim to defend or improve their titles.

Event Details

• - Date: October 2nd (Thursday)
• - Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Registration opens at 11:00 AM)
• - Location: Minato Sports Center, Tokyo

- Easily accessible, approximately an 8-minute walk from the East Exit of Tamachi Station on the JR Yamanote Line.

• - Competition Format: Individual events consisting of five rounds (class and distance-based).

Participant Statistics

A total of 67 participants registered by the end of July:

• - Standing Division:

- 6m: 12 participants
- 8m: 12 participants
- 10m: 13 participants
- G8m (75+ years old): 10 participants

• - Hemiplegia Division (mixed standing and seated categories): 12 participants
• - Seated Division (mixed distances): 8 participants

Participants hail from 17 prefectures, including Fukushima, Ibaraki, Tochigi, Saitama, Chiba, Tokyo, Kanagawa, Niigata, Shizuoka, Aichi, Mie, Nara, Shimane, Yamaguchi, Kagawa, Kumamoto, Miyazaki, and Kagoshima.

Prizes

Awards will be given based on specific categories and distances:

• - Standing Division: Classes based on distances of 6m, 8m, 10m, and G8m.
• - Hemiplegia Division: All distances will form a single class.
• - Seated Division: All distances will be consolidated into one class.

Free Experience Zone

On the day of the event, there will be a free experience corner for everyone to try their hand at the sport. We warmly invite participants of all backgrounds to join!

About Sports Wellness Fuhiya

Established in Japan in 1998, Sports Wellness Fuhiya involves casting arrows towards a circular target 5 to 10 meters away using breath control. This sport incorporates a unique breathing method inspired by abdominal breathing techniques.

During the competition, each competitor uncovers their skills by blowing five arrows within a 3-minute round. Scoring is based on the target's divisions:

• - Inner white area: 7 points
• - Outer red area: 5 points
• - Outer white area: 3 points
• - Black area: 1 point

Why Join?

• - Inclusivity: Suitable for anyone, regardless of age or gender.
• - Accessibility: Easy to participate anytime and anywhere.
• - Fun & Engaging: Enjoy the game-like atmosphere.
• - Health Benefits: Numerous health advantages from the breathing techniques.
• - Mental Focus: Enhances mental strength and concentration.
• - Community Building: Opportunities to interact with various generations.
• - Recognition & Achievement: Goal-setting through competition.

The association is affiliated with various organizations, including the Japan Recreation Association, the Japan Parasports Association, and is an associate member of the Japan Sports Association.

For more information, visit the official association website: Japan Sports Wellness Fuhiya Association