The 3rd Kansai Sports Promotion Symposium “Contributing to improving well-being through sports” will be held on December 9th (Monday) at the Knowledge Capital Knowledge Theater in Kita-ku, Osaka. The panel discussion will be facilitated by Professor Junya Fujimoto (Sports Marketing) of the Faculty of Sports Science, Osaka University of Physical Education.
The Kansai Sports Promotion Symposium is an event organized by the Kansai Economic Federation, the University Sports Consortium KANSAI (KCAA), and the Kansai Regional Union to promote understanding of sports promotion efforts in the Kansai region and to exchange opinions that will lead to next actions. In the third session, we will share efforts to improve physical and mental health through sports, and exchange opinions on issues and future prospects.
In addition, “Kansai Sports Medicine and Science Support Consortium” activity report will also be carried out.
The symposium will include a greeting from Masayoshi Matsumoto, chairman of the Kinkeiren, followed by a keynote speech, business reports, and a panel discussion.
■Event overview
[Date and time]December 9, 2024 (month) 15:00-17:30
[Venue]Knowledge Capital Knowledge Theater
(4th floor, Grand Front Osaka North Building, 3-1 Ofuka-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka)
*Used in conjunction with online distribution (Teams)
*Please use public transportation before coming.
[Participation target]Anyone can participate (participation is free)
[Sponsor]Kansai Economic Federation, University Sports Consortium KANSAI (KCAA), Kansai Regional Union
[Co-sponsored by]Osaka University, Kansai Sports Promotion Council
[Support]Japan Sports Promotion Center High Performance Sports Center (HPSC), Athlete Network, and others
[Cooperation]Kyoto Training Center, Kyoto Prefectural Tamba Natural Sports Park Cooperation Association,
World Masters Games 2021 Kansai Organizing Committee
[Program]
1. Opening speech Mr. Masayoshi Matsumoto, Chairman of the Kansai Economic Federation
2. keynote speech
“Efforts to improve life performance through sports”
Mr. Uichi Nakamura, Director of Health and Sports Division, Japan Sports Agency
3. career report
“About the efforts of the Kansai Sports Medicine and Science Support Consortium”
Kansai Sports Medicine and Science Support Consortium Administrator
Kyoto Training Center Director Hiroyuki Mabuchi
4. panel discussion
“What you can do to improve your well-being through sports”
Panelists:
Tomoko Koda, Managing Executive Officer and General Manager of Marketing, ASICS Corporation
Olympian Beijing Olympics/Rio de Janeiro Olympics Judo Bronze Medalist
T-squareE Co., Ltd. Misato Nakamura
Paralympian Participated in 5 consecutive Paralympic Games, Tokyo and Paris Paralympics
Swimming gold medalist (2 consecutive wins, 2 titles) Mr. Keiichi Kimura, Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd.
Facilitator:
Vice Chairman of University Sports Consortium KANSAI (KCAA)
Professor Junya Fujimoto, Osaka University of Physical Education
5. Closing Remarks Mr. Tadao Isaka, Chairman of University Sports Consortium KANSAI (KCAA)
[Contact information]
Kansai Economic Federation Regional Cooperation Department Tachibana TEL: 080-7293-4607
[Application deadline]November 27th (Wednesday)Application form
Professor Junya Fujimoto
