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- Organizer:<\/strong>Hokuryu Town Board of Education<\/li>\n
- cooperation:<\/strong>Hokuryu Town Sports Promotion Committee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Venue: Hokuryu Town Rural Environment Improvement Center (gymnasium)<\/h3>\n
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Hokuryu Town Rural Environment Improvement Center (Gymnasium)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Approximately 60 people aged 65 or over from each neighborhood association participated, including students from Hokuryu Town Himawari University and members of the Himawari Longevity Association, and enjoyed the competition with great energy.<\/p>\n
Opening Ceremony<\/h2>\n
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Everyone is full of energy and vitality<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Greetings from the Chairman: Hokuryu Town Board of Education, Superintendent Arima Kazushi<\/h3>\n
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Superintendent of Education Kazushi Arima<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n "I would like to thank all of you for taking time out of your busy schedules to participate in the 50th Hokuryu Sunflower Olympics today.<\/p>\n
Last year, we were unable to hold the event due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but this year things have finally settled down and we are very pleased that we were able to hold the event in this way.<\/p>\n
Recently, all the leaves have already fallen from the trees around us, and we are starting to see snow symbols in the weather forecast.<\/p>\n
It's late autumn, but even though it's late autumn, it's still autumn. Autumn is the season for sports. In professional baseball, the Climax Series finals will begin on November 20th. And in the golf world, with just a few games left, a fierce battle for prize money is unfolding.<\/p>\n
We are looking forward to some exciting competition in this gymnasium today. There will be a variety of events in this tournament.<\/p>\n
I believe that each event will be enjoyable for everyone. There will be strengths and weaknesses. I hope that those who are strong will play with enthusiasm and do their best, and that those who are not strong will cheer on the team with clapping through their masks and make this tournament a success.<\/p>\n
In closing, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all the sports promoters, members of the Himawari Longevity Association, Senior Citizens' University, and Himawari University for their tremendous cooperation in holding this tournament. I would like to conclude my speech by saying, "I hope you all do your best today."<\/p>\n
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Have fun playing!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Attention Chief Referee: Sports Promotion Committee Chairman Okino Manabu<\/h3>\n
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Sports Promotion Committee Chairman Manabu Okino<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n "Good morning. First, we will do some radio calisthenics as a warm-up for everyone. If you haven't done enough warm-up exercises, please do some exercises for your arms and legs on your own.<\/p>\n
"This year there will be two new events compared to last year. We will do our best to ensure that everyone can get into the competition smoothly with trials and demonstrations, so we ask for your cooperation," said Chairman Okino.<\/p>\n
Athlete's oath: Akira Tanimoto, class representative, Himawari University<\/h3>\n
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"Athlete's Oath" by Akira Tanimoto, Class Representative, Himawari University<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n "We, the athletes who are committed to lifelong learning, pledge to deepen regional exchanges, stay injury-free, and enjoy this day to the fullest at the 50th Sunflower Olympics.<\/p>\n
November 18th, 2021, Athlete Representative Akira Tanimoto,\u201d declared class representative Akira Tanimoto with great force.<\/p>\n
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I promise to enjoy today to the fullest!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Introduction of each team's manager<\/h2>\n
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- Red Team (Wamotocho, Nishikawa, Bibaushi): Director Kazuo Shibasaki<\/li>\n
- White Team (Watocho, Kyoei, Sakuraoka): Director: Nakamura Shizuo<\/li>\n
- Yellow Team (Kazu, Itaya, Mitani, Iwamura, Kosaku): Directed by Akira Tanimoto<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Introduction of each team's manager<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Hokuryu Town Sports Promotion Committee and Committee Members<\/h2>\n
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- Chairman: Manabu Okino<\/li>\n
- Vice-chairman: Hiroto Sakamaki<\/li>\n
- Committee member Ryo Kato<\/li>\n
- Committee member Misuzu Nanba<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Hokuryu Town Sports Promotion Committee and Committee Members
\n(From left: Manabu Okino, Hiroto Sakamaki, Ryo Kato, and Misuzu Nanba)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nWarm-up exercises (radio exercises)<\/h2>\n
A full body workout will loosen up your body.<\/p>\n
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Radio calisthenics<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/a>
Radio calisthenics<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Explanation of each event<\/h2>\n
Chairman Manabu Okino gave a detailed explanation of each event and then gave demonstrations.<\/p>\n
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Explanation of each event by Chairman Manabu Okino<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Sunflower Olympics begins<\/h2>\n
No. 1: Delivery relay (10 people from each group)<\/h3>\n
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- The tube is threaded onto a string and passed to the next person. The time to reach the finish line is determined by three round trips.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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White Team: Relay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/a>
Red Team: Relay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/a>
Yellow Team: Delivery Relay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n No. 2: Bowling (5 people per group)<\/h3>\n
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- Roll the ball towards 10 bowling pins and compete to knock down the most pins<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Be careful!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/a>
Take aim!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/a>
Strike! Well done!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n No. 3: Ladder Getter (6 people from each group)<\/h3>\n
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- Throw a ball with a string attached to it up a ladder and compete for points.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Nice shot!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/a>
Double shot!! Add points!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/a>
Nice swing!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n No. 4: Breaking the Barrier (5 people from each group)<\/h3>\n
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- Each team plays rock-paper-scissors with the guard who is the coach of the team. If they win, they go back and pass the baton to the next person. If they lose, they go around the guard and play rock-paper-scissors again. If they lose three times, they pass the baton to the next person. They compete for the fastest time until all 10 people are finished.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Rock, paper, scissors!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/a>
If you lose, you have to go around again!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/a>
Yay! Let's all high-five!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Break time<\/h3>\n
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Break time<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n No. 5: Ball throwing (10 people per group)<\/h3>\n
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- Compete for the fastest time when all 100 balls have been placed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Here you go! Pong!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/a>
Cheers!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/a>
Jump!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n No. 6: Floor curling (4 people per team)<\/h3>\n
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- Draw shot competition. Compete with the closest flocker to the target for the shortest distance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Rotate carefully!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/a>
Aim at the target!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/a>
Distance measurement with flockers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n No. 7: Aim for a comeback (9 people from each group)<\/h3>\n
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- Throw the ball at the numbered targets. Compete for the total number of points you can hit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Hit! Target!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/a>
Aim for the target!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/a>
Aiming for a comeback!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/a>
Nice pose!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Closing Ceremony<\/h2>\n
Results announcement & awards ceremony<\/h3>\n
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Final tally!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n - \n
- Victory :<\/strong>White team 78 points<\/li>\n
- 2nd place:<\/strong>Yellow group 69 points<\/li>\n
- 3rd place:<\/strong>Red team: 44 points<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Winners' award ceremony for the White Team!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/a>
2nd Place Awards - Yellow Team<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/a>
3rd Place Awards - Red Team<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Comments from the conference: Yoshiharu Yamashita, Vice President of the Hokuryu Town Sunflower Longevity Association<\/h2>\n
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Commentary: Vice Chairman Yoshiharu Yamashita<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n "Thank you for all your hard work today. I was moved by how hard you all worked. When the competition began, I saw you all so focused on winning and losing, wanting to win, and I felt the richness of your emotions. I think that the actions of 'laughing when you fail and clapping when you succeed' will lead to daily health.<\/p>\n
By the way, the coronavirus infection has not yet been eradicated. We are currently in a lull, but we cannot let our guard down. It will continue to be important to continue to take thorough measures against the coronavirus in our daily lives. I feel that it is also important to take infection prevention measures into consideration and respond properly when holding events.<\/p>\n
"Your health is our number one priority. The first snow will soon fall, and winter will truly arrive. I hope you all take good care of yourself, and I look forward to your participation in next year's Olympics," said Vice President Yamashita.<\/p>\n
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After the competition...<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Fun big lottery (for everyone)<\/h2>\n
The Superintendent of Education, Mr. Arima, drew lots for the numbers shown on the raffle tickets given to the participants in advance, and the prizes were awarded.<\/p>\n
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Luxurious prizes to celebrate the 50th anniversary!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/a>
A numbered lottery ticket<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/a>
A lottery ticket number will be drawn by Arima Education Town!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/a>
Grand Prize! Congratulations!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/a>
Participation prizes will be awarded to everyone who wins!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\u3000
\nWith boundless love, gratitude and prayers for the 50th Sunflower Olympics, a sport that gets the body moving, fun conversations, smiles and excitement in the heart, and a source of longevity...
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With gratitude for the Sunflower Olympics, the source of longevity...<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Other photos<\/h2>\n
\u25b6<\/font>Photos (178 photos) from the 50th Hokuryu Town Sunflower Olympics are here >><\/a><\/p>\n
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- 2nd place:<\/strong>Yellow group 69 points<\/li>\n
- Victory :<\/strong>White team 78 points<\/li>\n
- Throw the ball at the numbered targets. Compete for the total number of points you can hit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Draw shot competition. Compete with the closest flocker to the target for the shortest distance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Compete for the fastest time when all 100 balls have been placed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Each team plays rock-paper-scissors with the guard who is the coach of the team. If they win, they go back and pass the baton to the next person. If they lose, they go around the guard and play rock-paper-scissors again. If they lose three times, they pass the baton to the next person. They compete for the fastest time until all 10 people are finished.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Throw a ball with a string attached to it up a ladder and compete for points.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Roll the ball towards 10 bowling pins and compete to knock down the most pins<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- The tube is threaded onto a string and passed to the next person. The time to reach the finish line is determined by three round trips.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- cooperation:<\/strong>Hokuryu Town Sports Promotion Committee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n