The 42nd Autumn Sports Day

The 42nd Autumn Sports Day was held on November 17 (Sat) and 18 (Sun) at the University of Tsukuba. The Sports Day is a semi-annual two-day sporting event for students and staff of the university. It is planned and organized by members of the Sports Day Student Committee. Every year, more than 10,000 participants enjoy two days of sports activities.

Blessed with the fine weather, football, kickball, and soft tennis took place on the athletic field, also indoor games including volleyball and badminton were played and participants had shown off all their hard work. In addition, participants enjoyed adaptive sports (wheelchair portball) and mini-games planned by the Sports Day Student Committee. Workshops and training sessions open to the public were also held in cooperation with university clubs which provide a fun experience for those who rarely exercise, with other participants.

On the second day, an Ekiden marathon took place where runners enjoyed running at full speed on a course not ordinarily used for running.

At the end, a balloon-releasing ceremony took place. Thanks to the efforts of the Sports Day Student Committee members, the 42nd Autumn Sports Day was a great success.

President Nagata making a speech at the opening ceremony

Students playing wheelchair portball

Start of Ekiden marathon

The balloon-release at the closing ceremony