{"id":26433,"date":"2022-11-18T06:39:55","date_gmt":"2022-11-17T21:39:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/portal.hokuryu.info\/?p=26433"},"modified":"2025-02-14T13:04:28","modified_gmt":"2025-02-14T04:04:28","slug":"%e7%ac%ac%ef%bc%95%ef%bc%91%e5%9b%9e%e5%8c%97%e7%ab%9c%e7%94%ba%e3%81%b2%e3%81%be%e3%82%8f%e3%82%8a%e3%82%aa%e3%83%aa%e3%83%b3%e3%83%94%e3%83%83%e3%82%af%e5%a4%a7%e4%bc%9a-2022%ef%bc%88%e5%8c%97","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/portal.hokuryu.info\/en\/26433\/","title":{"rendered":"The 51st Hokuryu Town Sunflower Olympics 2022 (Hokuryu Town Board of Education) - The laughter of lively seniors echoes throughout the city"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Friday, November 18, 2022<\/p>\n<p>The 51st Hokuryu Town Sunflower Olympics was held at the Hokuryu Town Rural Environment Improvement Center from 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 17th.<\/p>\n<h2>Hokuryu Town Rural Environment Improvement Center<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipM8LeTM-vJzYoVwda5E4lhzxdTlZCiYtmS2GNGkBAcXPM6nUwYI0JuVHmwVwXbNyA\/photo\/AF1QipN6k2hb0UMxMPvOr9ZO0gy6pxy3cBxRESkr0W4?key=VzV5V1RxaEtWXzBJaGpnbUk2T1FCS0owRExsR0RR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AL9nZEVqI3WedEHxkuUlt-VxmrDtSKI7W8yBuJXA9eQRyqIftCy-HQxZDZDSE8lfCADW9DJhJESaIJuZPxWOo70MFuHTd8w-omV4tKFHrrFxly2GWnhzk6MpRryFPPKLH0-MUL0HZE_IO70CgipOI92-7wJw=w1947-h1442-no?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Hokuryu Town Rural Environment Improvement Center\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hokuryu Town Rural Environment Improvement Center<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>On the day of the event, with the first snow falling lightly from the morning, around 50 people aged 65 and over from each neighborhood association, including students from Hokuryu Town Himawari University and members of the Himawari Longevity Association, participated and enjoyed the competition with great energy.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipM8LeTM-vJzYoVwda5E4lhzxdTlZCiYtmS2GNGkBAcXPM6nUwYI0JuVHmwVwXbNyA\/photo\/AF1QipNWK9YESApc9pVQjcDsYvfpXkxdw_U7EDjG4LU?key=VzV5V1RxaEtWXzBJaGpnbUk2T1FCS0owRExsR0RR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AL9nZEVhuO6kWrC8F2ns6XIlsHRVZSnk0lgrCjTYlnm1VVIrx2cSIQ0jyxCU4QNPCMH_U4O7st7KMc-X775R-muU65F8Qi_sfGCfCJ7je-qobIiV9fr2JP3e6lMRaYbD-FX0tabP62QNkaGsAwNlbmBrP_j1=w2000-h1500-no?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Elderly people from each neighborhood association gather together!\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Elderly people from each neighborhood association gather together!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Organized by: Hokuryu Town Board of Education<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Organizer:<\/strong>Hokuryu Town Board of Education<\/li>\n<li><strong>cooperation:<\/strong>Hokuryu Town Sports Promotion Committee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Greetings from the Chairman: Hokuryu Town Board of Education, Superintendent Arima Kazushi<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipM8LeTM-vJzYoVwda5E4lhzxdTlZCiYtmS2GNGkBAcXPM6nUwYI0JuVHmwVwXbNyA\/photo\/AF1QipOOjzPXx-WYZ-39TuqHCzbt0UOAXCl0f0YyPCM?key=VzV5V1RxaEtWXzBJaGpnbUk2T1FCS0owRExsR0RR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AL9nZEWA-dmLCMQKeRMIqlRtBgjkBMfjArkD5cGLeD1L8dfSLDjPFlQFSWlb7o3_L9eQyRga_8XtYQ2CVBU0n_ldImp10WnkYBd5Hvu6U7LRQOweAzq8L-Nx6Ds4uQ9Mr5uycYx7Ju2Blf5VJ1jscmPjl4vo=w2000-h1333-no?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" alt=\"Hokuryu Town Board of Education, Superintendent of Education Kazushi Arima\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hokuryu Town Board of Education, Superintendent of Education Kazushi Arima<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&quot;I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all of you for taking time out of your busy schedules to attend today.<\/p>\n<p>When I woke up this morning, everything was covered in white. Winter has finally arrived. So today, I would like to ask everyone to warm up this gymnasium with their enthusiasm.<\/p>\n<p>The floor of this gymnasium was resurfaced over a three-month period starting in August, and today&#039;s tournament marks the opening day of the sporting event.<\/p>\n<p>We have prepared a variety of physical education events for today. We hope that those who are good at each of them will put in their best efforts. Even those who are not good at them will help make these Olympics a success with loud applause and cheers.<\/p>\n<p>Since this is an Olympic Games, winning and losing are inevitable, but I hope that the participants will enjoy competing without being obsessed with winning or losing.<\/p>\n<p>The coronavirus infection is spreading again. The weather will get colder and colder from now on. We ask that everyone take good care of their health.<\/p>\n<p>In closing, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all the sports promoters, members of the Himawari Longevity Association, Senior Citizens&#039; University, and Himawari University for their tremendous cooperation in holding this tournament. I would like to conclude my speech by saying, &quot;I hope you all do your best today.&quot;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipM8LeTM-vJzYoVwda5E4lhzxdTlZCiYtmS2GNGkBAcXPM6nUwYI0JuVHmwVwXbNyA\/photo\/AF1QipMLD9OVjAzJ6oLEFzv6tfQFmDYNzXGiA1MeuOo?key=VzV5V1RxaEtWXzBJaGpnbUk2T1FCS0owRExsR0RR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AL9nZEX9Zlit1LjLliPXa4qlBQrz6y_V09n8xVPGR_1fYq1Y3i-h7Zy3pWG86kxzO-ZpasKg1_gFnFdOudgvu8CxI-pcAHPwDzEzJptM6Hfx9abMQPJgPornGUibud84lVt40Yn01esisZ7_Qk_H1Hfl4JgX=w2000-h1333-no?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" alt=\"Greetings from Superintendent Arima\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Greetings from Superintendent Arima<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Attention Chief Referee: Sports Promotion Committee Chairman Okino Manabu<\/h2>\n<p>There was an explanation of the competition and precautions to take during the competition.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipM8LeTM-vJzYoVwda5E4lhzxdTlZCiYtmS2GNGkBAcXPM6nUwYI0JuVHmwVwXbNyA\/photo\/AF1QipPYZPikp_UT2oNVq_Z4Xlw1_rDMZxS01Jd9oBg?key=VzV5V1RxaEtWXzBJaGpnbUk2T1FCS0owRExsR0RR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AL9nZEWungMIIF2Uo18H1G7tCqODkT0UahrNHxQSotQcT0sDxBEFhAitzKF0oy_23Ztkq8epUdwsBT0eChBI0rPf6qO3115VxBO_npNG6lt5mb-biZsTuHUFAWzrYHiwPaTis9xGKuV9dqBvdDz6n6TbRpHC=w2000-h1333-no?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" alt=\"Sports Promotion Committee, Chairman Okino Manabu\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sports Promotion Committee, Chairman Okino Manabu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Athlete&#039;s oath: Hiroshi Oji, class representative, Himawari University<\/h2>\n<p>&quot;We, the athletes who are committed to lifelong learning, pledge to deepen regional exchanges at the Sunflower Olympics, stay injury-free, and enjoy today to the fullest. November 17th, 2022, Athlete Representative, Oji Hiroshi,&quot; declared class representative Oji Hiroshi with great force.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipM8LeTM-vJzYoVwda5E4lhzxdTlZCiYtmS2GNGkBAcXPM6nUwYI0JuVHmwVwXbNyA\/photo\/AF1QipMmlI6vbeFY9tBU3gb3rw2BrGecjBhXZ49YMnw?key=VzV5V1RxaEtWXzBJaGpnbUk2T1FCS0owRExsR0RR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AL9nZEXggfq3q4EkKnUB5zHWF5i-rfMjqdJGTJIOlrDLjyx_Ki3LnVPJf426_h4O2cKppPdfk6PYWy3NCEL8IKGlEsqnEIV4WDqZLzHhqgc4tl5U3gY0r6tvjonuYBunvhgnPVGTTBO-Yp1A8uyECVh4tfba=w2000-h1333-no?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" alt=\"Class representative Hiroshi Oji of Himawari University takes the athlete&#039;s oath\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Class representative Hiroshi Oji of Himawari University takes the athlete&#039;s oath<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Introduction of each team&#039;s manager<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Red Team:<\/strong>Director Kazuo Shibasaki (Sakuraoka, Wamotocho)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Yellow group:<\/strong>Director Akira Tanimoto (Furusaku, Itaya, Nishikawa, Kazu, Watocho, Wacho, Mitani)<\/li>\n<li><strong>White Team:<\/strong>Director Hiroshi Oji (Hekisui, Iwamura, Mibowu, Kyoei)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Hokuryu Town Sports Promotion Committee and Committee Members<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Chairman:<\/strong>Manabu Okino<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vice-chairman:<\/strong>Hiroto Sakamaki<\/li>\n<li><strong>Committee members:<\/strong>Ryo Kato<\/li>\n<li><strong>Committee members:<\/strong>Masami Abe<\/li>\n<li><strong>Committee members:<\/strong>Hifumi Shimabayashi<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipM8LeTM-vJzYoVwda5E4lhzxdTlZCiYtmS2GNGkBAcXPM6nUwYI0JuVHmwVwXbNyA\/photo\/AF1QipMeRIlQ6uXwmoITBfiEYocoS8q61SG_j82HOoo?key=VzV5V1RxaEtWXzBJaGpnbUk2T1FCS0owRExsR0RR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AL9nZEWuMZXgoJZ3GRx3ht-rOV6dB2EE4o5jJ0PuM1s9ge-441BeXmp7GA5FktWaOR8o_GZeu3qBo30hXCCGwq71RqmSAa8VaRH6Yeni8n_lWraoxEe1sTM_nK7eDS7twonAesaqb2gH4yPwpZPTXN6btInD=w2000-h1333-no?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" alt=\"Member of Hokuryu Town Sports Promotion Committee\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Member of Hokuryu Town Sports Promotion Committee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Warm-up exercises (radio exercises)<\/h2>\n<p>Before the competition begins, participants will thoroughly loosen up their bodies with full-body exercises.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipM8LeTM-vJzYoVwda5E4lhzxdTlZCiYtmS2GNGkBAcXPM6nUwYI0JuVHmwVwXbNyA\/photo\/AF1QipNhOeEyqAWnUaJXhZmmWngKvKFIXGALTXlg4Xg?key=VzV5V1RxaEtWXzBJaGpnbUk2T1FCS0owRExsR0RR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AL9nZEVU_DmBF8kFonV0zj4PHoKOAsFdHEV5-r1-G_DPlmut_fwOQyqK8G9V3OoPxdDyQmxJp17k02Pe7rZ0COB7Gx9Cr5XYaiC2u6RFc1yQFJhizFqHye2r2TaWLT-O_c-YEsslY2GFgFO4HyHvNyvfcFyv=w2000-h1500-no?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Warm-up exercises (radio exercises)\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Warm-up exercises (radio exercises)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>competition<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Word Association Game<\/h3>\n<p>\u30fbRespondents compete to get the correct answer by expressing a word associated with a given topic using a single kanji character.<\/p>\n<p>The three topics asked were &quot;rabbit,&quot; &quot;melon,&quot; and &quot;beer.&quot;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>&quot;Rabbit&quot;<\/strong>, &quot;white&quot;, &quot;ear&quot;, &quot;jump&quot;, &quot;moon&quot;, etc.<\/li>\n<li><strong>&quot;Melon&quot;<\/strong>, &quot;fruit&quot;, &quot;net&quot;, &quot;blue&quot;, &quot;red&quot;, &quot;evening&quot;, etc.<\/li>\n<li><strong>&quot;Beer&quot;<\/strong>&quot;Sake&quot;, &quot;Foam&quot;, &quot;Barley&quot;, &quot;Cold&quot;, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Everyone wrote down the kanji they associated with each word.<br \/>\nThe Yellow team got all three questions right! Well done!!!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipM8LeTM-vJzYoVwda5E4lhzxdTlZCiYtmS2GNGkBAcXPM6nUwYI0JuVHmwVwXbNyA\/photo\/AF1QipOs-cMr90xi6q607vKZylxtRMKwT36yvZzXSfE?key=VzV5V1RxaEtWXzBJaGpnbUk2T1FCS0owRExsR0RR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AL9nZEVe4OOVVNvVRfn7TA2ZzZoc7Jkpe6smoUnwlkVwYpZqMSS9sWsudUpjSWcxATaff0cXj2R3XVgcbaFrmDfaLyxuUFGfw-zIbhT5rhUl6XVXDmVe1dWLGhv751bmA0zAW8ojRX03pXh9oVlxDQWjDhHL=w2000-h1500-no?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"word association game\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">word association game<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>2. Bowling<\/h3>\n<p>- Roll the ball towards 10 bowling pins and compete to knock down the most pins<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipM8LeTM-vJzYoVwda5E4lhzxdTlZCiYtmS2GNGkBAcXPM6nUwYI0JuVHmwVwXbNyA\/photo\/AF1QipN-qNG5l-aE1AFvAhGYo773OA-q9ufT1QPXxto?key=VzV5V1RxaEtWXzBJaGpnbUk2T1FCS0owRExsR0RR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AL9nZEUkPQgErjPcLjw16vZp_1-05EPIqiBlxPLO1kgGqit6831quA67oFZsVTIc_iVpT818rEK7NFVXbabUhRDhCJA0iun1yB1ZMNClapJLe0n17M-D1-wuuxRpDY-1C2B8SNNCRG_H7vjPLgcGt9CSkhJ1=w2000-h1333-no?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" alt=\"Nice! Strike pitch!\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nice! Strike pitch!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>3. Ladder Getter<\/h3>\n<p>\u30fbPlayers compete for points by throwing a ball with a string attached to it up a ladder and getting it caught.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipM8LeTM-vJzYoVwda5E4lhzxdTlZCiYtmS2GNGkBAcXPM6nUwYI0JuVHmwVwXbNyA\/photo\/AF1QipNyrKIwovcGdS4ohTSunirJJqg4B-ZjQ9qg8Q0?key=VzV5V1RxaEtWXzBJaGpnbUk2T1FCS0owRExsR0RR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AL9nZEWvBRZQWuxUNp0HEV8YMiBwib6VsAv9h94OeWy_BJ0w44RNBse5rvdgOrb_xJxWVZ9HhfXaVGzV-k7_85-VsmqoLrJNCwbbaY6uko1ReqDvIZEO91PfrpdGeeniJArmnyVp-NdJNYqiHkCylkknBwdk=w2000-h1333-no?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" alt=\"Nice swing!\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nice swing!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>4. Breaking the Barrier<\/h3>\n<p>\u30fbPlay rock-paper-scissors with the guard who is the coach of each team. If you win, you go back and pass the baton to the next person. If you lose, you go around the guard and play rock-paper-scissors again. If you lose three times, you pass the baton to the next person. Compete for the fastest time until all 10 people are finished.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipM8LeTM-vJzYoVwda5E4lhzxdTlZCiYtmS2GNGkBAcXPM6nUwYI0JuVHmwVwXbNyA\/photo\/AF1QipMjyVvRcp_SJ5zOB1B6lT6EvQvoYhZ_S4wHoiE?key=VzV5V1RxaEtWXzBJaGpnbUk2T1FCS0owRExsR0RR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AL9nZEUFCadWUD67mIAg1Ed6hO1wkjurGygVklhnqCiCDMjEHRysQN12tlHCokC4TpgjCPFUTEMwwz6iwrlZyC2_7Gk41o_emNe_sXdJPqAIhTKxflBkSb-0YSDVitwRCzBPG5Q8zjotRSG6vSh4z72aQLCy=w2000-h1500-no?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Rock-paper-scissors!\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rock-paper-scissors!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Break time: Drink time<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipM8LeTM-vJzYoVwda5E4lhzxdTlZCiYtmS2GNGkBAcXPM6nUwYI0JuVHmwVwXbNyA\/photo\/AF1QipPYw_wR9jX1S-_mPiTJNoeRYiOV6JnoZ0OIfCI?key=VzV5V1RxaEtWXzBJaGpnbUk2T1FCS0owRExsR0RR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AL9nZEUD-sTfUnlh9MQcN0pXn9IcBoE3gZ8e6iGvETx-SGw0rrUtdGB3z47rZX8XWosAB2Om2OXJ7v1yFK6MKHfUwzTfrYETiy4HXaGgABMyXkqCS7q-UpT3WM2WPohKVWnbSHvkWvQyTlF--T_xvTdyQFtN=w2000-h1333-no?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" alt=\"Break time\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Break time<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>5. Ball Toss<\/h3>\n<p>- Compete for the fastest time when all 100 balls have been placed<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipM8LeTM-vJzYoVwda5E4lhzxdTlZCiYtmS2GNGkBAcXPM6nUwYI0JuVHmwVwXbNyA\/photo\/AF1QipNBxDs_RVhLR5SoVZnDH881Rpr7gYcXreMx_GI?key=VzV5V1RxaEtWXzBJaGpnbUk2T1FCS0owRExsR0RR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AL9nZEWwJIGnxvkxdwlcCQZtufNPDQw_o1aDWKJJwgLR1tFccEJNKB_8sj82tocAHXkYlWXnnAAPrsn2uO9py23-4jHptt6XUZnPD1mvV1sl78H_pXMcQcEUE4Pw6-hM-lh7WogRDEBD1et53pHXoJ8X4O23=w2000-h1500-no?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Ball Toss\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ball Toss<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>6. Floor curling<\/h3>\n<p>- Each player throws the ball twice, and if the flocker lands within the designated zone, they score points.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipM8LeTM-vJzYoVwda5E4lhzxdTlZCiYtmS2GNGkBAcXPM6nUwYI0JuVHmwVwXbNyA\/photo\/AF1QipMGXkf0fEZbHFKhl-mDaaYqDt-5UnO2PVTaTaI?key=VzV5V1RxaEtWXzBJaGpnbUk2T1FCS0owRExsR0RR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AL9nZEWSrdaTwUuNel8kPF6SH1kI3U1CmSRm1QBGMJMVIJbQy8ZTAzBv66yquCI4URwbAwINyBZt8qdPyiqXJLOYADduZM8xo7aE1S0LJ7iHRHCzMP_lTPJmunSROQj9yljad65eM7ljw_uAFo8b--7HeXZl=w2000-h1333-no?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" alt=\"Floor Curling\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Floor Curling<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>7. Aim for a comeback<\/h3>\n<p>\u30fbThrow the ball at numbered targets and compete for the total points you can hit.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipM8LeTM-vJzYoVwda5E4lhzxdTlZCiYtmS2GNGkBAcXPM6nUwYI0JuVHmwVwXbNyA\/photo\/AF1QipNA5IKt8AZ4MgjpCp33cADSrpYLzURQMsv76ac?key=VzV5V1RxaEtWXzBJaGpnbUk2T1FCS0owRExsR0RR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AL9nZEVr-2NpiuolQIoCisY3EvFxaePyjeZ7JagzuiSPijGpCm_Rd0-SssvafAeTFaysnp--lOu5U4EnoFTD4207EflhZFusBxmR1dVypSgcNgVPBrz1XACCZsg-PgQykGmn1RXTVEqPT19aFH0-e8MsT9X2=w2000-h1500-no?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Aim for a reversal\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Aim for a reversal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipM8LeTM-vJzYoVwda5E4lhzxdTlZCiYtmS2GNGkBAcXPM6nUwYI0JuVHmwVwXbNyA\/photo\/AF1QipPB6HTzyd3bilcBJQTgzzVdxvk7wcCxUiZduro?key=VzV5V1RxaEtWXzBJaGpnbUk2T1FCS0owRExsR0RR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AL9nZEVg9y95hM_4gKxz_CBKlYG6l2UGzT3bb-h0umGjRBNfJXpYkMnAHOohu1U0l0F7KBDMj1qaLp0bIhIq-zDzPIGgyiGgT6Iu9BDqL8haKtnYyuvyOK2S2Xg2_2V8POyWou6WaoxlkRczkA5JHBsuTFdH=w2000-h1500-no?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Take the chance to turn things around!\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Take the chance to turn things around!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Closing Ceremony<\/h2>\n<p>Results and awards: The scores were announced and each team was awarded a prize.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Victory :<\/strong>Yellow group 73 points<\/li>\n<li><strong>2nd place:<\/strong>Red team 53 points<\/li>\n<li><strong>3rd place:<\/strong>White team 51 points<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipM8LeTM-vJzYoVwda5E4lhzxdTlZCiYtmS2GNGkBAcXPM6nUwYI0JuVHmwVwXbNyA\/photo\/AF1QipNQbzTJOiSMQhBfXz_ueHwBekBy08-10LcFTM0?key=VzV5V1RxaEtWXzBJaGpnbUk2T1FCS0owRExsR0RR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AL9nZEWLOEZUlM7VhssyJ0-48FqVbzYnoKJTs1aL7U2BNeMd1t1o8q_uNuaNrQTnN3qqSQJIJm_fdCXeM753AREWeXbaT9bOBUcviCkfzhT7OQmXZPYrfffxTbf9pdAsz8bNSzm8FobvZH5oneI9_nCpMctE=w2000-h1500-no?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Scorecard\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Scorecard<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipM8LeTM-vJzYoVwda5E4lhzxdTlZCiYtmS2GNGkBAcXPM6nUwYI0JuVHmwVwXbNyA\/photo\/AF1QipMRDQCWDCFD_j4EisJ_D6EU54pSYHY_6MYf56I?key=VzV5V1RxaEtWXzBJaGpnbUk2T1FCS0owRExsR0RR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AL9nZEXHdTYTeo7X6-WLwxzfoz9lFSg4khLmT_JxjzHYQf6NhaOC498xFSGRMW_J-5x6rUl4j2ncgRUM7hOV9ioZmkM8VDdzQi4iFqPFPVErlEa3UGtdEGHaY-7T89aIpxvKWDTUaCxsQAh_cKkd-8OgOO1W=w2000-h1333-no?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" alt=\"Awards and commemorative gifts for each team\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Awards and commemorative gifts for each team<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Comments from the conference: Koji Kawada, Chairman of the Hokuryu Town Sunflower Longevity Association<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipM8LeTM-vJzYoVwda5E4lhzxdTlZCiYtmS2GNGkBAcXPM6nUwYI0JuVHmwVwXbNyA\/photo\/AF1QipOfuIOif263LayXSbf_FCEtX6YvsUqa4VCeKLQ?key=VzV5V1RxaEtWXzBJaGpnbUk2T1FCS0owRExsR0RR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AL9nZEW1T-G4SiCPVWO4nWZoZpxgYTKM6HqoGiV4eCshWyNeaM-stADez6xVh2_jea3ptiUbCbq_j-4NL9pgptQz-O2Qc2QvO2hc3zu9HML97LQzkE8WK4l50J30YjDkB3UiiaseLAfPKsJ44komapEH2XiO=w2000-h1333-no?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" alt=\"Hokuryu Town Sunflower Longevity Association Association Kawada Koji Association\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hokuryu Town Sunflower Longevity Association Association Kawada Koji Association<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&quot;A pure white snow fell in the northern part of the country this morning, and we old folks are now hoping to somehow make it through this harsh winter.<\/p>\n<p>I think today&#039;s Olympic Games was a very good experience.<\/p>\n<p>The number of coronavirus infections in Hokkaido is expected to rise to the same level as Tokyo. Flu is also likely to spread, so I hope to take good care of myself and make it through the New Year holidays in good health so that I can welcome next spring in good health.<\/p>\n<p>I hope everyone takes good care of their health and makes it through the harsh winter ahead.<\/p>\n<p>&quot;I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the Board of Education and others for planning such a fun event today. Thank you very much for all your hard work today,&quot; said Chairman Kawada.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipM8LeTM-vJzYoVwda5E4lhzxdTlZCiYtmS2GNGkBAcXPM6nUwYI0JuVHmwVwXbNyA\/photo\/AF1QipNjGn1BbK7O02SSg1GkFZGljYIVtWlBUEajH8g?key=VzV5V1RxaEtWXzBJaGpnbUk2T1FCS0owRExsR0RR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AL9nZEUl67vdscouaswNQDR_uLuEnHWJuM1gYrGH4RI6MzWEFLVx4Wcot0lCFF_xRqZzuYUdUtEE3yD7C2EpOUWUtAKfKhIdD1qEilSswko0_EdXBlKkViB6whgKRHT7-m1yB5bYF1rocD9Hyee_5ryfMWDD=w2000-h1333-no?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" alt=\"I&#039;m grateful to have been able to participate in the competition in good spirits and with such joy!\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">I&#039;m grateful to have been able to participate in the competition in good spirits and with such joy!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Fun big lottery<\/h2>\n<p>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<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipM8LeTM-vJzYoVwda5E4lhzxdTlZCiYtmS2GNGkBAcXPM6nUwYI0JuVHmwVwXbNyA\/photo\/AF1QipMmpwUtXfu14TwoFPighkO1tESmkJ4kW2baTxQ?key=VzV5V1RxaEtWXzBJaGpnbUk2T1FCS0owRExsR0RR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AL9nZEVmcjlUr7Cpe-p3MFvh273q5LjpEMAVyKFcBdWP2R95RN7KJyZXKQds6N6mBldAHZmp3Hql_l5GDtpK1RFHFsbwOfE3-KGo_N4wcT8vEo8fr7wF_ooy7GIVb5msrfFC9eRsWSphGARguh5GxPskBJrv=w2000-h1333-no?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" alt=\"Fun big lottery\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fun big lottery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>With boundless love, gratitude, and prayers, we offer our heartfelt thanks to the Hokuryu Sunflower Olympics, a sport that brings together friends from the neighborhood to enjoy cheerful conversation and energize the mind and body with smiles and energy.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipM8LeTM-vJzYoVwda5E4lhzxdTlZCiYtmS2GNGkBAcXPM6nUwYI0JuVHmwVwXbNyA\/photo\/AF1QipNPaZpbvNo1858q29Hmq0Y6xWbgCBo5xGFbz5k?key=VzV5V1RxaEtWXzBJaGpnbUk2T1FCS0owRExsR0RR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AL9nZEU1NBGyco85r0WvcVN9E2cFZ5pEP9oYLoBOqoAPj0P4yP-ALDUc3xnKdf-IKNkYqUJcTAFVZs2tGtf99MQU19KsXSHLKI6R50eosNO0a0Of2Up2IxCv4qkxh_oXjtHc6wkfmqBIQp62XtsvCGklaOK3=w2000-h1500-no?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"After the Olympic Games ended, the garden in front of the community center was covered in winter fencing under a clear blue sky.\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">After the Olympic Games ended, the garden in front of the community center was covered in winter fencing under a clear blue sky.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Other photos<\/h2>\n<div class=\"img-move\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ehokkaido.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/2021-12-06-11.41.12.png\" style=\"vertical-align:middle;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/photos.app.goo.gl\/M7sxg1SfMTiKfvfS9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Photos (116 photos) from the 51st Hokuryu Town Sunflower Olympics (Hokuryu Town Board of Education) are available here &gt;&gt;<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<h2>YouTube videos<\/h2>\n<div class=\"youtube\"><iframe title=\"The 51st Hokuryu Town Sunflower Olympics\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RGGNAcEg13A?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; 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