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[Okayama University] Okayama University Weight Training Club reports to President Yasutomo Nasu about the intercollegiate team championship won by all members
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December 12, 2023 (Reiwa 5) National University Corporation Okayama University https://www.okayama-u.ac.jp/
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 won the women's 52kg class and Reho Tsubouchi (3rd year economics) won the men's 105kg class, setting Japanese student records in three events. did! Many other members of our university placed in the top ranks in the individual competitions, achieving the team's 14th victory for the first time in four years. This time's report session included vice-captain Kenshin Koga (4th year, Faculty of Law Evening Course), Taiga Yamane (4th year, Faculty of Law), Tsubouchi, Ingyin Phoo, and Ibegwam Chigaemezu Olaedo (Faculty of Engineering). Seven people participated: Mr. Kanta Tanabe (4th year, Faculty of Science), and his advisor, Professor Shinya Sakairi (Head of the Career and Student Support Division, Japan Education Promotion Organization).
First of all, Mr. Koga reported on the results of this tournament and said, ``The result of winning the intercollegiate team for the 14th time and for the first time in four years is due to the hard work of each member of the club toward their goals, and to the coaches and advisors who supported us. I feel grateful to all the teachers and staff,)

Reports from each player
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Mr. Koga (right) reporting the tournament results
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Peaceful debriefing session
President Nasu first congratulated the club members and said, “It’s great to win anything.” The self-control and team control skills learned through club activities will be useful in society. Also, as the phrase “immutable trends” that I keep promoting, valuing teamwork and moving toward victory are essential things that cannot be changed. The experiences I gained during my student days will definitely serve me well. I wish them even more success in the future.”
Director Suga also congratulated the club members and said, “It’s great that the team came together as a team to defeat our rivals and achieve good results.I think it’s important to continue doing our best in the future.” I want you to do that,” he encouraged them. Based on this result, Ibegwam Chigaemezu Olaedo from the club said, “I learned about the weight training club through the influence of my advisor, Mr. Sakairi.Although the group aims to win the
intercollegiate championship, even those with no experience can easily start. I felt that I could do it and decided to join the club.Because I was disappointed with last year’s result of finishing runner-up in the intercollegiate school, I practiced hard this year with a strong desire to beat the rival university and win the team championship, and with the help of my coach and friends. I was able to win,” he said. Afterwards, the debriefing session was held in a peaceful atmosphere from beginning to end, with the topic of President Nasu’s training becoming lively.
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Group photo
◆Reference: Okayama University Weight Training Club http://www.ouwtc.com/ ◆Reference information
・[Okayama University] Okayama University Weight Training Club wins the 14th intercollegiate team championship for the first time in 4 years!
・[Okayama University] Okayama University Weight Training Club won the team championship at the Kansai Tournament! 16 club members will participate in intercollegiate competition
4] Okayama University Weight Training Club receives the Okayama Prefecture Top Athlete Award! Great achievement for both groups and individuals!
・[Okayama University] Weight Training Club won individual championship and team runner-up at the “All Japan Powerlifting Championship” held locally in Okayama!
6] Weight Training Club won the team championship at the “41st Fall Kansai Student Powerlifting Championships”! 5 people won in each class! Intercollegiate participation has been decided! 7] Kana Okada from the weight training club sets a new Japanese record and wins!
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