12.The 74th Izumi Ward Softball Tournament

　The 74th Izumi Ward Softball Tournament has opened. After the opening ceremony at Izumi Yusuichi on September 10, we will start with a match in the Neighborhood Associations section and compete with each class in the women's section, senior, Haishi near, super seniors, and club team. Izumi Ward is a popular softball game, and this tournament is also a historic tournament with 44 powerful teams. At the Spring Director General Cup Competition Softball Tournament, I was unable to attend the opening ceremony due to the day of the unified local election, but this time I had a greeting and opening ceremony. Softball is not easy because the ball throws with a large underslow. I practiced, but it did not become a straight ball strike as I imagined, but I realized once again the greatness of the players.
　Sports, including softball, are good for health and are important initiatives for revitalizing the community. Above all, I think that the good thing about such a tournament is that you can work with your friends with ambition while having fun.
　Thank you very much to the Izumi Ward Sports Association and the Izumi Ward Softball Association. Please do your best to win each team.

September 15, 2023 Ken Yamaguchi, Mayor of Izumi