Kobe City: “Experience” to learn about “Symbiotic Society” from active para-athlete lecturers

Press Release (June 7, 2023)
International Sports Office, Culture and Sports Bureau
We are pleased to announce that “Asuchare! Junior Academy” will be held in Kobe City. Asuchare. Junior Academy,” a workshop-type class to think about “symbiotic society” with para-athlete instructors! Junior Academy” (hosted by: The Nippon Foundation Parasports Support Center) will be held for the first time in Kobe City, the instructor’s hometown, as a renewed program with the addition of a new “hands-on” experience for children.

Outline of the program

Fifth graders (approx. 48 students) from Arinodai Elementary School in Kobe City
　Date & Time: Thursday, June 8, 10:45 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.
Location: Arinodai Elementary School Gymnasium (5-2 Arinodai, Kita-ku, Kobe City)
Instructor: Eri Yamamoto

From Kobe City
Para powerlifting athlete
Program Outline: Please refer to the following URL
　 https://www.parasapo.tokyo/asuchalle/jracademy/

2. About the press coverage

If you wish to cover the event, please send an e-mail to intl_op@office.city.kobe.lg.jp by 9:00 a.m. on June 8 (Thursday), indicating (1) your affiliation (company name), (2) the name and contact information of the person in charge, (3) the number of people coming and their breakdown (camera crew, reporters and technical).
(Notes)
*Please present your business card at the entrance of the gymnasium.
Please wear armbands and masks when covering the event.
*Even in schools where coverage is possible, prior confirmation from the school is required regarding the photos and videos to be used, in consideration of children and students who may not be photographed or have their names published.