14.Sports events in each district Fall

　Autumn sporting events were held in each district. The Nakata Alliance and the Shimoizumi Alliance have been holding a grand sports festival (large athletic meet) for the first time in four years, and the Shirayuri Alliance and the Izumi Northern Alliance have held a grand sports festival (large athletic meet) following last year. Every district was very exciting with many children and adults from each Neighborhood Association. In addition, in line with the changing times, it was impressive that the event was held in a way that many people could enjoy, such as changing the competition from the Neighborhood Association to the competition. The Nakagawa Union reviewed the way the sports festival itself should be, and from this year, it changed its taste and implemented it as a new form of sports event as a new physical fitness test with individual participation.
　On the day, I visited each district in order, so I couldn't stay for a very long time, but since the heat was relaxing and it was a sports day (it rained in the evening ...), everyone enjoyed it I think that. Last but not least, in the Nakagawa Union's new physical fitness test, I challenged a nearby soccer boy with a 50m run, but I was defeated brilliantly. Thank you for the boy who ran with me! I won't lose next time!
　I would like to express my deepest gratitude to the Executive Committee, Neighborhood Association officers and other stakeholders for their efforts in preparing for the Games.

October 11, 2023 Ken Yamaguchi, Mayor of Izumi