Post date: 2023.09.26
Introduction of "Kochi Sports Support Ambassador" that supports sports in Kochi Prefecture
Kochi Prefecture has commissioned the "Kochi Prefectural Sports Support Ambassador" for the purpose of having those who are related to the prefecture cooperate in further promoting sports in the prefecture through their own particularly remarkable activities.
I would like to introduce the six people who are currently taking office.
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Mr. Kanpei Hazama
※Date of commission: August 2, 2018
The first is Kanpei Ma (Yoshimoto Kogyo Co., Ltd.) from Sukumo City, Kochi Prefecture.
Yoshimoto He has been very active as a comedian, mainly in new comedy and TV programs, and has achieved great achievements as a sportsman, such as achieving the Earth Marathon around the world. In particular, we are actively engaged in sports activities mainly on marathons, and at the Kochi Ryoma Marathon held in this prefecture, the event on the day before and the venue was greatly excited, and runners and those who are supported along the roadside, volunteers We have you make an effort to promote sports in this prefecture, such as encouraging the staff.
Mr. Shinari, Mr.
※Date of commission: August 2, 2018
The second is Nanari Ratu, a former Japanese national rugby player (Representative of the Japan Tonga Friendship Association).
He has been representing both Tonga and Japan in rugby, and has participated in the Rugby World Cup (RWC) three times as a representative of Japan. In the invitation of the RWC2019 Tonga National Team to pre-camps in this prefecture, we received a great deal of cooperation, and also became a special strengthening coach of the rugby `` All Kochi Team '', making efforts to improve the rugby competitiveness of this prefecture. I am.
In addition, we helped to attract Kochi camps for Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights and Hanazono Kintetsu Liners, which belong to Division 1 of the Japan Rugby League One.
At the Hanazono Kintetsu Liners' Kochi training camp, it was closely related to the players' holidays.
Mr. Yukinobu Ike
※Date of commission: September 11, 2018
The third is Tomoru Ike (Nikko Asset Management Co., Ltd.) from Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture.
As captain of the Japan Wheelchair Rugby National Team, he won the first medal (bronze medal) in the Rio de Janeiro Paralympic Games in the event.
In addition, he won the first championship at the Wheelchair Rugby World Championship held in Sydney in 2018, and won a bronze medal at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.
In this prefecture, we make use of our experience that has been active in the world so far to give lectures and events, and make efforts to promote sports for the disabled.
On this site, Ike also experienced kayaking & yacht at Universal Beach in Yasu-cho, Konan City.
Kusurina (nee: Nabeshima)
※Date of commission: September 18, 2018
The fourth is Rina Kusu (Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd.) from Susaki City, Kochi Prefecture.
In the Japan Athletics Championships in 2017 and 2018, he won the championship at 5,000m, won the Japan Athletics Championships in 2019, won the Asian Games in 2018, 2017 and 2019 World Track and Field Championships in 2019. As an active top athlete, we are working hard to improve competitiveness, such as providing guidance to children in running classes in the prefecture.
Mr. Hiromi Miyake
※Date of commission: September 18, 2018
The fifth is Olympic medalist Hiromi Miyake (Ichigo Inc. Women's National Team Coach).
As a Japanese women's weightlifting representative, he won a silver medal at the London Olympics in 2012 and a bronze medal at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics in 2016. Finally, he retired from active duty after the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, which has participated in five consecutive tournaments.
In this prefecture, since 2013, we have been conducting a training camp for all-Japan women's weightlifting at Kochi Higashi High School.
In addition, at the time of coming to Japan, we have children of Kuroshio Kids, a talent excavation and development project in this prefecture, also provide guidance, and we are working hard to improve the competitiveness of the prefecture.
Mr. Toyonoshima
※Date of commission: August 3, 2023
The sixth is Toyonoshima (Office Toyonoshima) from Sukumo City, Kochi Prefecture.
He is a former sumo wrestler of the highest ranking Sekiwaki, and has been active in the corner world since his first ring in 2002, and has achieved a total of 703 wins. After his retirement in 2020, he worked on teaching backwards as a master of Izutsu, and since January 2023, he has been transformed into a talent, and is currently active in various media including television.
In the prefecture, through the "Toyonoshima Cup Little Kids Sumo Tournament (held in Sukumo City)" which has been held since 2011, we have been working hard to improve children's interest in sports and excite the sports world in this prefecture. .
