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Hachioji CampusTriumphant Teikyo University Students Shine at 51st Kanto Student Karatedo Tournament

In a fierce display of prowess, Aoi Funada and Kotomi Sato, both hailing from Teikyo University's esteemed Faculty of Medical Technology, emerged as champions in their respective categories at the 51st Kanto Student Karatedo Tournament. The event, held at the illustrious Keio University Hiyoshi Memorial Hall in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, served as both a prestigious individual competition and a gateway to the highly anticipated All Japan Student Karate-do Championships. Despite the absence of onlookers, the venue crackled with palpable energy as students from various universities showcased the fruits of their relentless dedication to their craft.

Remarkably, Teikyo University clinched victory with a first-year student, Kotomi Sato, who had been part of the university for a mere two months. Reflecting on this achievement, Masao Kagawa, the dedicated director and instructor of the Karate club, extended his heartfelt congratulations, stating, "I implore you to relish in the triumph you have brought to our club. For those who may find themselves disheartened, remember, today's setback is but a stepping stone towards future glory." He further emphasized, "Victories may at times be serendipitous, but defeats are never arbitrary. There exists a lesson in each one." As a testament to their tenacity, 22 students from Teikyo University will now advance to the pinnacle of collegiate karate, the All Japan Student Karate Tournament, scheduled to take place in the historic city of Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture on July 2nd. Teikyo University extends its deepest gratitude for the continued fervent support showered upon its dedicated karate club. The principal results of this exhilarating tournament are detailed below:

Men Kata
[Winner] Aoi Funada (Faculty of Medical Technology 4th year)
[Runner-up] Mitsuo Jibiki (3rd year Faculty of Medical Technology)
[3rd Place] Kazuo Kitamura (3rd year Faculty of Medical Technology)
[5th Place] Ibuki Hieda (3rd year Faculty of Education)

Woman's Kata
[3rd place] Chiho Mizukami (3rd year Faculty of Liberal Arts)
[5th Place] Chihiro Takakura (3rd year Faculty of Education), Haruna Suzuki (2nd year Faculty of Medical Technology), Kotomi Sato (1st year Faculty of Medical Technology)

Men Kumite
[Second Place] Keisuke Yuge (Faculty of Medical Technology 2nd year)
[3rd Place] Masaaki Ota (Faculty of Medical Technology 4th year)
[5th place] Shonosuke Chisaka (Faculty of Medical Technology 3rd year)

Woman's Kumite
[Winner] Kotomi Sato (Faculty of Medical Technology 1st year)

Click here for details of the tournament results

(Photo by Seiya Kawamoto)

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