“9th Sendai Cup National Female Student Judo Team Tournament” held at Sendai University
The 9th Sendai Cup National Female Student Judo Team Competition, aimed at fostering female student judo players and fostering exchange, was held on February 17th and 18th at our university’s judo hall. Approximately 150 players from 16 teams from 14 universities participated from all over the country.
This tournament is planned and managed mainly by students from our university’s judo club, and students are also in charge of referees, student officers, and venue staff. This is one of our university’s unique educational opportunities, allowing you to learn practically through tournament management.
The operation of the Sendai Cup tournament[©SENDAI UNIVERSITY.]
Sendai University Judo Club where I participated as a staff member[©SENDAI UNIVERSITY.]
In the tournament, 16 teams were divided into four groups and played a round-robin match, and based on the results, they competed for ranking in each tournament.
Sendai University A team won their first championship by defeating Ryukoku University 2-1 in the finals of the Queen Tournament. In addition, the Sendai University B team narrowly lost 1-2 to Tokyo Gakugei University in the semifinals of the Princess Tournament, but won against Teikyo University 2-1 in the repechage match, taking 3rd place.
Scene from the award ceremony[©SENDAI UNIVERSITY.]
Players of the Sendai University A team, which won its first championship, and coach Kazue Nanjo (back row, far left)[©SENDAI UNIVERSITY.]
Comments from Sendai University Women’s Judo Club’s former captain Hiyori Yoshida (4th year, Modern Martial Arts Department)
“I participated in the Sendai Cup tournament as a player from my first to third years, and this time as a fourth year student, I participated as a staff member.
Although we were able to hold the event without any problems, we faced many hardships, including long preparations and asking for support from local residents.
After finishing the tournament, I felt a sense of gratitude to everyone involved in the management and support, and the smiles on the faces of the players after the match.
Seeing the smiles on their faces made me feel really glad that I was able to participate in this tournament as a staff member. ”
Commemorative photo taken after the tournament[©SENDAI UNIVERSITY.]
