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A student from our university who received the Japan Sports Agency Commissioner's Award gave a presentation to the Mayor of Hachioji atHachioji Campus

2026年3月18日（水）、八王子市役所（東京都八王子市）にて、帝京大学経済学部経営学科教授 川上祐司ゼミに所属する友田こころさん（経済学部3年）が、八王子市長 初宿和夫氏に対し、「スポーツ・健康まちづくりデザイン 学生コンペティション2025」スポーツ庁長官賞の受賞テーマについてプレゼンテーションを行いました。

This presentation was organized by the Japan Sports Agency, and its purpose is for the student who won the Japan Sports Agency Commissioner's Award, the top prize in the competition, to directly present proposals to their local government, receive practical feedback from the mayor who is on the front lines of local government, and exchange ideas on how to implement those proposals in the future.
On the day of the event, Mayor Hatsushuku and other Hachioji city officials were in attendance, and Ms. Tomoda presented her award-winning theme, "BE YOUR BASE – anyone, anytime, any way you want –". Her plan involves creating a "wellness hub" on the university campus that combines a community gym and cafe easily accessible to local residents. Mayor Hatsushuku asked questions about sustainable methods for implementing this as a service for citizens, drawing on Ms. Tomoda's experience and insights gained from her training in the United States. A lively exchange of opinions ensued.
After the exchange of opinions, Tomoda said, "I am deeply honored to have been given such a valuable opportunity. I would like to thank my professors, classmates, seniors, and everyone who supported me. Next year, I will be a fourth-year student. In order to realize this project, I would like to try various things in the remaining time I have as a university student, such as opening a cafe at the university festival. I would also like to continue supporting students after graduation." Finally, Ms. Mika Hirota, Counselor for Regional Development from the Japan Sports Agency, the event's organizer, gave a concluding comment, and a commemorative photo was taken, making it a fulfilling event that gave a sense of a bright future.

A student from our university received the Commissioner General's Award at the "Student Competition 2025" organized by the Japan Sports Agency.
Here are some photos from the Student Competition 2025.

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