Kobe City: [Kobe 2024 World Para Athletics Championships] Para Sports

Press Release (January 17, 2024)
International Sports Office, Culture and Sports Bureau
In preparation for the Kobe 2024 World Para Athletics Championships to be held in May 2024, a hands-on program “Parareso” is being held from this year.
　Parareso” is a generic name for a learning program that aims to realize a symbiotic society in which everyone can play an active role by learning about the world of para-sports and recognizing the differences of each individual. Resonance is the phenomenon of creating deeper understanding by empathizing with the feelings and thoughts of others. The first step toward a symbiotic society is for each person’s individuality to resonate with each other, and it is with this in mind that “Parareso,” a cross between para-sports and resonance, was born.
　The “Paralelazo for School” program, a hands-on class for school children in the city, will be held on the following dates.

Schools and dates in January

Hieda Elementary School
Date: Tuesday, January 23, 10:45-12:15
Number of participants: 195 (5th and 6th graders)
Instructor: Mr. Kenji Noguchi

(Reference) Details of “Paralesso for School

About interviews

If you wish to cover the event, please send an e-mail to [ intl_op@office.city.kobe.lg.jp] with the following information: (1) Company name, (2) Name and contact information of the person in charge, (3) Number of people coming and their breakdown (camera crew, reporters, and technical staff).
(Deadline for application for coverage: 5:00 p.m. the day before the event)

(Notes)
*Please present your business card at the entrance of the gymnasium.
Please wear an armband when covering the event.
Even at 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.