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Hirakata Swimming School's Ambitious New Project

Hirakata Swimming School (Hirakata SS) is once again taking a bold step towards the global stage with its new crowdfunding initiative titled 'From Hirakata to the Peak of the World – A Challenge for Future Swimmers'. Starting today at 18:00 JST on May 30, 2025, through Spportunity, a crowdfunding platform dedicated to supporting sports teams and athletes, Hirakata SS hopes to raise funds to help the next generation of swimmers achieve their Olympic dreams.

Background and Purpose of the Crowdfunding Campaign

Hirakata SS is renowned for nurturing young talents who have excelled in both national and international competitions, including the Japan Championships and World Championships. In the past year, thanks to the generous support of the community, Hirakata SS successfully completed its first crowdfunding effort, which funded a high-altitude training camp abroad. The results were remarkable, with three young swimmers from the school - Kazumi Kajimoto, Kazushi Imabuku, and On Fujimoto - earning spots to compete at the World Championships in Tokyo in March 2025.

Encouraged by last year’s success and the athletes’ impressive performances, the school has decided to launch another crowdfunding campaign. This year's goal is to continue providing high-altitude training camps, ensuring the swimmers reach even greater heights and, ultimately, realize their dreams of competing at the Olympics.

Community support is crucial as Hirakata SS aims to develop swimmers who can shine on the global stage, uplifting not just the local community but also inspiring the future of Japan's swimming.

Details of the Crowdfunding Project

1. Project URL: Hirakata SS Crowdfunding

2. Fundraising Period: May 30, 2025 (18:00) to August 10, 2025 (23:59 JST). Note that the ending date may change based on current projections.

3. Goal Amount: 5 million yen.

4. Purpose of Funds: The funds raised will primarily be allocated to the following areas:
- Participation fees for domestic and international training camps.
- Expenses related to international competitions and overseas training.
- Enhancements in coaching, mental support, and nutrition for the athletes.

Your passionate support is greatly appreciated!

Recommended Rewards for Supporters

1. Support Towels: A special limited edition of four cheering towels with the names of the national representatives, available for purchase until June 15, 2025. Supporters can wave these towels during the World Championships in Singapore!

2. Swimming Magazine: A signed edition of the May 2025 swimming magazine featuring our star swimmer, Kazushi Imabuku, on the cover, along with autographs from Kazumi Kajimoto and On Fujimoto. Only 30 copies will be produced, making it a unique collector's item.

We have an array of ample rewards prepared for our supporters, and additional items related to participating athletes will be added before the World Championships!

About Spportunity

Spportunity provides an affordable and supportive platform tailored for aspiring athletes and sports teams. Unlike many crowdfunding initiatives that solely offer the system, Spportunity partners closely with you, assisting in project planning, rewards design, promotional content creation, and more. Additionally, professional writers from Spportunity are available to conduct interviews and create articles free of charge, thus enabling you to broadly spread awareness and attract more support.

For further details about our services, you can visit Spportunity’s official website.

Column Article Partnerships

Spportunity seeks to shine a light on lesser-known athletes, sports, and teams through its column, aiming to tell their inspiring stories. We are currently looking for media partners for collaboration in this space. For inquiries, please contact us at [email protected].

With past partnerships including notable organizations like Yahoo News and SmartNews, we are eager to expand our outreach!

Organization Overview

Hirakata Swimming School

• - Company Name: Kikoh Sports Planning Co., Ltd.
• - Location: 2-19 Asahioka-cho, Hirakata City, Osaka
• - Established: 1995
• - Representative: Koichi Shinjo
• - Website: kikoh-sports.com/hirakata

Spportunity, Inc.

• - Location: 7-13-6 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
• - Established: March 2016
• - Website: spportunity.com
• - Facebook: facebook.com/spportunity
• - Twitter: twitter.com/Spportunity_JP
• - Instagram: instagram.com/spportunity
• - YouTube: youtube.com/@SpportunityOfficial
• - Mission: To create opportunities for young people through sports and support organizations that inspire dreams.