31.The 37th Izumi Ward Ekiden Tournament

　The 37th Izumi Ward Ekiden Tournament was held. Unfortunately on the day, the temperature was low and it was raining lightly, and 54 teams participated and competed in four divisions, from elementary school students to the general department. Starting from Izumi Yusuichi 4 ponds, the white bike of Izumi police department led the way, from small elementary school students to adults showed a powerful run.
　Speaking of Ekiden, I think there are many people who think of Hakone Ekiden. While Komazawa University is said to be dominant in this year's Hakone Ekiden, Aoyama Gakuin University was a dramatic race that won the new record on the outbound route. Perhaps, from elementary and junior high school students and high school students who participated in this tournament, a runner who will run in the future Hakone Ekiden may be born. At that time, I will support you at any university.
　I would like to thank the Izumi Ward Athletics Association, the Sports Association, the Izumi police department, the Izumi Traffic Safety Association, the Izumi Ward Sports Promotion Committee Liaison Council, the Izumi Ward Youth Instructors' Council, and the people involved in this event.

February 9, 2024 Ken Yamaguchi, Mayor of Izumi