SFT REPORT
2020

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Former Prime Minister

ABE Shinzo

Distinguished members of the IOC, I say that choosing Tokyo
2020 means choosing a new, powerful booster for the Olympic
Movement.
Under our new plan, “Sport for Tomorrow,” young Japanese will
go out into the world in even larger numbers. They will help
build schools, bring in equipment, and create sports education
programs. And by the time the Olympic torch reaches Tokyo in
2020, they will bring the joy of sports directly to ten million
people in over one hundred countries.
Choose Tokyo today and you choose a nation that is apassionate, proud, and a strong believer in the Olympic
Movement. And which strongly desires to work together with
the IOC in order to make the world a better place through thepower of sport.
We are ready to work with you. Thank you very much.

Presentation by Prime Minister ABE Shinzo at the 125th Session of theInternational Olympic Committee (IOC)
September, 2013, Buenos Aires, Argentina

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Steering Committee, which is led by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and the Japan

Minister ABE Shinzo at the IOC Session on the occasion of Tokyo making a bid for 2020

Sports Agency, and organisations that share the aims of the Sport for Tomorrow

Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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“PLAY TRUE 2020” offers a number of interlinked projects in order to disseminate
a positive message on sport values and develop future leaders of society bypromoting a sporting values-based education.

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We received applications from SFTC members, which were reviewed by the SFTC steering committee. Once certified, theywork actively to promote SFT.
Through these efforts, SFT’s logo and banners have become well known, leading to improved businessrecognition. This has made it possible to boost the motivation of the organisation and participating individuals.

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At the World Table Tennis
Championships in Kuala
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match was held by Miu
Hirano and Paralympian
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Course guidelines for theinternational expansion ofschoolwide physicaleducation curriculum
designated in Cambodia.

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members has been constructed. As a result, the varied information flowed smoothly, members were connected (businessmatching), and more effective and efficient projects were implemented. In addition, knowledge could be gathered oninternational cooperation and exchanges through sport.

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SPORT FOR TOMORROW Programme“POWER OF SPORT” from JAPAN

December 2020 Update
No. of Beneficiaries:

No. of beneficiary
countries / Region

12,161,293

2016

2017

2018

2019

7,015

204

500,000

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people2014 2015

No. of implemented
programmes

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ASIA

3,843
EUROPENORTHAMERICA

2,185

389

77,184CENTRAL and
SOUTH AMERICA

524,986
AFRICA

60,433

1,862

7,408,360

1,750

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2,316,863

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526

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248,990

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No. of implemented programmes

December 2020 Update09Support for National Teams of Developing Countries(JICA Overseas Cooperation Volunteer Project:
Botswana Softball)International Cooperation/Exchange Programmes

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)

JICA volunteers started to support the Women’s National Softball Team in
Botswana in January 2017. Short-term volunteers were also sent to Botswana
in 2018 and 2019. The techniques of the women’s softball team significantly
improved and the team qualified to participate in the World Championship(2018). In 2019, the team qualified for the Tokyo 2020 Games, winningfirst place in the African preliminaries and then a spot for the European
preliminaries. The team members who were coached were greatly motivatedand became more sport-oriented, and thus the support contributed to healthy
youth development. The volunteers also engage in training high-school
students and younger children to increase the softball population.

Promotion of sports and enhancement of competitivenessJapanese instructors and athletes are sent by the Japanese government and sports organisations to developing countries to holdtraining sessions and sports events in order to promote sports and enhance competitiveness. Overseas instructors and athletes
are invited to Japan to participate in the technical guidance programmes and joint training sessions. The programmes are highly
appreciated by the participants who experienced them in well-prepared training environments and received excellent technicalguidance as well as life-experience.

“We have changed a lot since the volunteers came to us. My dream is to compete
in the Olympics.”(Botswana athlete)

Projects for Sports Diplomacy Enhancement(Dispatch, Invitation programme, Shipping Support for sports materials,
Embassies & Consulates Reception)
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

Promotion of Sports for the Challenged in Zimbabwe

This programme enhances diplomacy by utilizing sports, and promotes
mutual understanding between Japan and other countries by increasing thenumber of pro-Japanese and Japan experts. Moreover, it aims to contributeto raising the status of Japanese sports-related personnel in the international
arena. The objectives of the programme are to improve the competitivenessof counterpart countries, and to promote international understanding bydispatching and inviting athletes and instructors. The Ministry of Foreign
Affairs in Japan also assists with shipping costs and delivery of sports
equipment and goods through its diplomatic missions when a national sports
federation expresses its intention to provide sports equipment and goods, andhosts receptions for sports-related personnel in every part of the world.

Japanese Para-Sports Association /Japanese Paralympic Committee (JPC)The JPC sent instructors to Zimbabwe four times from 2015 and 2017 in the
runup to the national championships held at Danhiko, a vocational schoolin Zimbabwe, where comprehensive training sessions were provided topromote sports for the challenged in Zimbabwe. The training sessions covered
wheelchair basketball, wheelchair tennis and track-and-field. In addition,
workshops on repairing wheelchairs were held and lectures on sports forthe challenged were also provided. A get-together for Japanese and local
instructors was organised, which provided a relationship-building occasion for
the future.
The Danhiko school personnel, the Zimbabwe Paralympic Committee,
the Zimbabwe government and the First Lady highly appreciated the JPC
activities, which encouraged the Zimbabwean challenged community and theeducational and sports arenas.

“We were able to become familiar with international standards in sailing, andreceive direct instruction. It was very meaningful.”(Vietnamese sailing-related personnel, dispatch)“I want to share with my fellow club teammates and other Czech athletes about
how we had exchanges with Japanese athletes where we learned techniques andinstructional methods.”(Czech para-badminton-related personnel, invitation programme)“I’m most grateful to Japan for its support for refugee camps every time. I also
appreciate the donation of soccer balls and football jerseys as it’s helpful for thegrowth of young people in refugee camps.”(Person at Kenyan refugee camp, Shipping support for sports materials)

Cooperative Programmes Using High-PerformanceSports Centres

Workshop on Organisational Operation for the
Kazakhstan Paralympic Committee

Japan Sport Council (JSC)*, Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC) and National Sports Federations

Japanese Para-Sports Association /Japanese Paralympic Committee (JPC)

Overseas athletes, coaches, referees and other sports personnel are invited
to participate in the programmes at high-performance sports centres andother facilities which are also used by Japanese national team members.
They receive technical guidance and participate in joint training sessions
with Japanese athletes. From 2016 to March 2020, 205 athletes and sports
personnel from 37 countries have been accepted at the centres and facilities.

Following a request from the Kazakhstan Paralympic Committee (NPC KAZ),
the JPC offered a five-day workshop in February 2016 to provide guidance
about organisational operation as an NPC and relationship-building withinternational organisations for smoother operation. The workshop wasorganised for six new NPC members who had no operational information fromtheir predecessors. Their visit to the National Training Centre in Japan enabled
them to create a national training centre in Kazakhstan.

“Japanese athletes are highly trained with fundamental karate techniques. We
learned a lot about techniques from kumite practices. We are grateful for thevaluable opportunity.”(Vice President of the Kazakhstan Karate Federation)“The workshop provided us with a clear vision about what to do for operations
as an NPC such as the functions of the NPC, athlete pathway programmes, andthe procedures required to participate in the Paralympic Games. The know-how
obtained will be effectively introduced to the NPC operation.”(Kazakhstan Paralympic Committee personnel)*Implemented under a governmental project consigned by Japan Sports Agency

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Association of Sports Institutes in Asia (ASIA) send
and share Knowledge on behalf of Japan

Support Programmes for Central Asia Football
Association (CAFA)

Japan Sport Council (JSC)*

Japan Football Association (JFA), Japan Sport Council (JSC)*

The JSC, in collaboration with Hong Kong, Singapore, and Qatar, founded the
Association of Sports Institutes in Asia (ASIA) in 2015. This is a platform for
networking and exchanging information to foster collaboration among Asian
countries. Currently, 16 organisations from 13 Asian countries and regions
have joined the ASIA as members. The JSC serves as its chair to lead thisinitiative. The main pillars of activities are an annual congress, joint projects(e.g. setting up a hub) during multi-sports competitions, and joint training
camps for athletes. SFT has utilized these opportunities to effectively share theinformation and knowledge that Japan has accumulated with governmental
sports organisations in Asia.

In March 2015, the JFA extended help to hold an international U-16 goodwill
competition in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The support programmes for CAFA
include providing know-how to organise a sports event and marketing
approaches to the Central Asia Football Association (CAFA), which wasrecently established. The JFA also extended support to create the soundfoundations of local soccer associations and clubs so that soccer amongst
the younger generation and women’s soccer will be further developed andenhance competitiveness.
“Understanding the process of sports marketing development in Japan gave mea chance to review how we should work to improve marketing strength in the
Uzbekistan soccer arena.”(Uzbekistan Football Federation)

Heart-full Soccer in Asia
Urawa Red Diamonds Co., Ltd.

Urawa Red Diamonds launched grass-roots exchange programmes forchildren in Asia following their participation in the AFC Asia Champions
League in 2007. The purpose of the programmes is to provide instruction insoccer techniques and to communicate the ideas of the Urawa Reds Heartfull Club, such as thoughtfulness, faithfulness and diligence. Specifically, they
have visited elementary schools in Asia every year since 2007 to lecture on
exchanges through soccer and soccer training sessions. They also offer an
exchange programme to invite Asian school children to Japan to visit Olympic
venues and play soccer with Japanese children.

Support for the Special Olympics Table Tennis Teamin Mongolia
Japan Table Tennis Association (JTTA), ASICS Corporation, Nippon Takkyu Co., Ltd.

JTTA, ASICS and Nippon Takkyu jointly donated table-tennis tables to four
schools for children with intellectual disabilities in Ulan Bator in order tohelp create a better practice environment for them. Four Mongolian athletesparticipated in the 2015 Special Olympics and won three medals: one gold
medal (unified doubles), one silver medal (women’s singles) and one bronze
medal (men’s singles).
“The successful results in the Special Olympics were achieved because theathletes were given the opportunity to train themselves using world standard
equipment prior to the Games. The achievement offered hopes and dreams to
autistic children and will lead more autistic children to participate in the Gamesin the future. We are pleased that a better practice environment is prepared forthe children to compete both at domestic and overseas events, and that they are
given an opportunity to grow through sports.”(The Mongolian Autism Association personnel)

Field Construction in Nepal
NPO Nepal Baseball Club Laligurans

The Nepal Baseball Club Laligurans, an organisation engaged in international
exchange through baseball, promotes baseball in Nepal where the sport is notvery popular. In Nepal, since there is limited space for baseball fields, whichhampers the development of baseball in Nepal, the Laligurans started tosupport the construction of baseball fields. They expect, once construction iscomplete, to train baseball players, organise baseball events, invite instructors
from abroad and develop baseball in Nepal. The fields will be used for baseballand other sports, which will contribute to the promotion of health amongst
Nepali children. The fields will be also used as emergency evacuation areas indisasters.
“I am very happy that a baseball field has been constructed. Baseball is a new
sport in Nepal and we want to promote the sport at my school and in Nepal. I
believe baseball and other sports in Nepal will become more developed thanks tothe baseball field.”(Principal of Shreekul School)*Implemented under a governmental project consigned by Japan Sports Agency

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Ethnic Harmony Project through the Sports
Academy in Bosnia and Herzegovina

International Cooperation/Exchange Programmes

NPO Little Bridge

Little Bridge created a sports academy named Mali Most in Mostar, Bosnia andHerzegovina, where scars from ethnic conflict are still present. Mali Most is
open to children of all ethnicities 5 to 14. Sports serve as a means for children
to have exchanges and create an opportunity to cross ethic boundaries. Little
Bridge conducted a tour to Japan for Bosnian children to experience cultural
exchange. At Mali Most, soccer training and games are held five times aweek and some 70 children from various ethnic backgrounds enjoy the sport.
Mali Most, which opened in October 2016, is expanding the range of sports
beyond soccer. In autumn 2018, players from Mali Most participated in regularmatches.

Change the world through the power of sports (peace and development)
Activities to address social problems and to preserve peace using the power of sports wereconducted. Also, Sport for All activities were launched to encourage women and persons withchallenges to participate in sports in developing countries.

“In Mostar, people live in different communities and go to schools of their own
ethnicity. At Mali Most, children enjoy playing and being together regardless of
their ethnicity.”(Project manager)

Path toward Peace through Sports
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)

JICA has supported the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports of South Sudan
to hold a national sports event called National Unity Day (NUD) every year
since 2016 to promote ethnic collaboration. NUD offers a place for youth fromall ethnicities to gather and use sports as an opportunity for cultural exchange.
Workshops on topics such as peace building, gender issues and healthdevelopment are held so the participants serve as ambassadors when they
return to their local communities.

Rugby International Exchange Programme in
Disaster-affected Areas
Japan Sport Council (JSC)*, Japan Rugby Football Union (JRFU), Iwate Prefecture, Kamaishi City

The JSC and JRFU conducted international cooperation and exchange
programmes in Sri Lanka and Indonesia, stricken by the quake off Sumatra in
2004, in cooperation with Kamaishi in Iwate Prefecture, a Rugby World Cup
2019 host city. The activities included an exchange programme and rugby
training sessions for the local youth, sharing the values of sport and rugby.
In addition, a Kamaishi City official delivered a talk on tsunamis from theirexperience and shared knowledge about how to be prepared for and what to
do to protect against a tsunami with the participants, which was followed by
a Q&A session. More than 10 years have passed since the quake off Sumatra;
therefore, the talk served as a reminder to allow teachers and children to reacknowledge the importance of disaster prevention against tsunamis“We could forget ethnicities when we were doing sports and learned together
about peace and unity.” “I want to tell everyone when I am back in my communitythat I was able to make friends regardless of our ethnic differences. I believe thiswill bring peace to South Sudan.”(Participating athletes)

Training for Teachers in Singapore Featuring
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Japanese Para-Sports Association /Japanese Paralympic Committee (JPC),
Japan Sport Council (JSC)*

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC), Agitos Foundation, JPC
and Nippon Foundation Paralympic Support Centre organised two training
sessions for teachers in Singapore in November 2018 and March 2019 incooperation with the Singapore Paralympic Committee. I’mPOSSIBLE, anofficial textbook published by the IPC, was used. A total of 200 teachers
participated in the workshop. Training of would-be leaders in Paralympic
education back in their homes was also conducted.
“I fully understood the importance of basic education concerning equality and theinclusiveness of the Singaporean education system. I felt we want Paralympians
to visit our school to share their experiences with children.”(Participating teacher)“The children were very pleased to be coached by former Japanese national
rugby team players. It was a valuable experience for them. Combining rugby anddisaster prevention education is very unique. The children were very interested inboth. We look forward to another opportunity.”(Rugby coach, Galle City, Sri Lanka)

Soccer Festival at Refugee Camps
NGO Shanti Volunteer Association

The Shanti Volunteer Association organises a soccer festival at a refugee campon June 20, World Refugee Day, organising at the Thai Noh Poe refugee campin 2017 and at the Umpium camp in 2018. In 2018, in addition to soccer classes,
picture books on soccer were also read to children. The soccer class thatparticipants from Japan joined served as a new platform for cultural exchange.
“We do not have coaches who teach us soccer in the Umpium refugee camp. Thiswas my first experience and it was great fun. I want to continue playing soccer.”(Participant in soccer class)*Implemented under a governmental project consigned by Japan Sports Agency

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International Development of Radio Taiso
Japan Sport Council (JSC)*, The non-profit organization (NPO) Japan Radio-Taiso Federation

International Cooperation/Exchange Programmes

Japan’s Radio-Taiso are widely practiced as part of the sport recreation
movement in countries and regions where obesity and adult lifestyle diseases
are increasing due to lack of exercise or poor eating habits. Japan Radio-Taiso
Federation sent instructors to Thailand, Brazil, Mongolia, Tonga and Peru to
perform exercise demonstrations and provided instructions at schools andsports events. It is also engaged in cultivating human resources and providing
the content in multiple languages to contribute to promoting physical strength,
fitness and health.

Customisation and Export of Japan’s Sport Content
Japan’s sports content and culture are introduced to various countries. The activities go beyond introducing sporting techniques andrules to also communicate the Japanese spirit through sport. Support for the development of a physical education curriculum is also
provided in developing countries in order to spread the educational values of sport.

“Thank you for coming from Japan. I am pleased to learn such a well-designed
exercise. I live in a small village and many adults do not do any exercise, so I want
to show them the Radio-Taiso.”(Participant from Tonga)“We began to feel comfortable doing gymnastic exercises to the radio. We fully
promote its adoption into the school PE curriculum. ”(School personnel from Peru)“Children with intellectual disabilities can easily become obese due to lack ofopportunities to go outside or use athletic facilities. The exercises which you cando easily no matter when or where are good.”(Participant from Mongolia)

Project to support the creation and dissemination of a
Cambodian Junior High School Physical Education Guidance
Manual (JICA Partnership Programme)
NPO Hearts of Gold, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)

JICA and Hearts of Gold have been promoting the establishment of a PE curriculum forelementary and junior high schools in cooperation with the Ministry of Education, Youth andSport in Cambodia since 2006.
From 2017, a new guidance manual was created based on the curriculum guidelines for juniorhigh school PE.
The guidance manual was approved by the Minister of Education in 2019.
Currently, workshops and monitoring sessions, etc. are being held to promote and ensure
appropriate use of the guidance manual at model schools in model provinces.
“Teachers must create annual plans, unit plans, and teaching plans under the new PE curriculum,and provide classes so that students achieve the goals. Teachers have such responsibility.
Students can build their knowledge and health through the new PE curriculum.“(PE teacher, Bassac Junior High School, Svay Rieng Province)

Proliferation of UNDOKAI
Japan Sport Council (JSC)* and others

The JSC introduces Undokai (Sports day), a quintessential part of Japanese sports culture,
to many countries. Undokai, an enjoyable sports event for people of all ages, is not practiced
outside of Japan. Undokai events such as tug-of-war and footraces go beyond being athletic
activities to having educational value, such as teamwork, discipline and collaboration.
Leadership training has been provided for three years in Malawi for Undokai to take place
regularly. Undokai is also held with support from members of the Sport for Tomorrow
Consortium and JICA volunteers in Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, Guatemala, Ethiopia and othercountries.
“I felt that the Undokai was a great way to use sports to nurture children. I am grateful for theopportunity to experience sports other than soccer and netball.”(Local government personnel)“It was really good fun. I wanted to try more events.”(Participating student)

Implementation and Promotion of Mizuno Hexathlon
Mizuno Corporation

Mizuno Hexathlon, an exercise programme developed by Mizuno, wasintroduced to public elementary schools in Vietnam. The programme isdesigned to address issues of physical education at primary schools and toenable all Vietnamese children to experience the joy of exercise. In September
2018, a cooperation memorandum with the Vietnam Education and Training
Ministry was signed to incorporate Mizuno’s Hexathlon programme into the
new course of study. In November 2018, physical education classes using the
Mizuno Hexathlon Exercise Programme recognised by the Vietnam Education
and Training Ministry were started at 126 elementary schools in 63 cities inVietnam.
“ The Mizuno Hexathlon is an excellent programme for elementary school
children which can maximize children’s basic athletic abilities thanks to the richcontent and teaching methods. It is reported that because of the game elementof the programme, children at schools which introduced the programme enjoy
exercising. The Vietnam Education and Training Ministry is grateful to Mizuno
for its commitment to our physical education programme. To further expand thisprogramme effectively, we will give guidance to the authorities concerned towork closely with Mizuno. We hope the Mizuno Hexathlon programme will bringpractical benefits to the children to contribute to the overall improvement ofelementary school education.”(Vice Minister of the Vietnam Education and Training Ministry)

Kodokan’s Support Activities for Overseas Judokas
Kodokan Judo InstituteProject to Dispatch Representatives Overseas to Promote
Japanese Martial Arts
Nippon Budokan Foundation

From 2008 through 2018, Nippon Budokan has sent approximately 75 representativesof modern and ancient Japanese martial arts to 11 countries to organise martial arts
performance competitions that demonstrate the essence of Japanese martial arts. Seminars
and workshops where participants experience martial arts have also been held. The projectis designed to promote international understanding of martial arts and foster friendshipbetween Japan and the countries where the representatives are sent.

Kodokan is actively engaged in activities to spread judo, which is partof Japanese culture and the educational system of mind and body, bysending instructors abroad and accepting international coaches, providing
judo equipment and other activities. Kodokan’s objectives are to promote
proper understanding of judo, improve competitiveness and foster mutual
understanding through training sessions with Japanese judokas.

*Implemented under a governmental project consigned by Japan Sports Agency

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Cultural Projects of the Diplomatic Missions
Overseas

International Cooperation/Exchange Programmes

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

Japan cultural introduction projects where diplomatic missions promote
understanding of and appreciation for Japan in their various regions, using
diplomacy in a unified and collaborative effort. Building toward the 2020 Tokyo
Olympic and Paralympic Games, lectures, demonstrations, and workshops
are held primarily on sports that originated in Japan, such as judo and kendo.
Through sports, mutual understanding and international exchanges arepromoted.

Sports Exchange as National Culture
We have held wide-ranging international exchange programmes through sports at home and abroad.
We also participate in other exchange programmes to foster the sports exchange movement.

“The judo demonstration was very powerful. It was a valuable experience tounderstand the depth and attraction of judo. I am very excited about the 2020
Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games. I want to support the increased interest in
judo in both Japan and Canada.”(Local participant)Sanix World Youth Invitational Tournament
SANIX Incorporated, SANIX Sports Foundation, GLOBAL ARENA,Ltd

Cultural Grant Aid for Sports-related Projects

SANIX promotes the healthy development of youth and international exchange
through sports and culture. SANIX Sports Foundation has held a numberof international sports events including the World Rugby Youth Invitational
Tournament since 2000, and the Youth International Soccer Tournament, theSANIX CUP U-17 International Handball Tournament, the International Junior
Rhythmic Gymnastics Group Tournament and the International Juvenile JudoTeam Championships in Fukuoka since 2003. Simultaneously, we also holdcamps for multi-cultural exchange programmes. The initiatives are to spreadand develop sports among the youth and improve their competitiveness,
as well as to foster their having a global vision through exchange withinternational teams.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

Cultural Grant Assistance is a part of Official Development Assistance (ODA),
to be provided to contribute to the promotion of culture and education
including sports in developing countries, with a view to promoting cultural
exchanges, friendship and mutual understanding between these countries andJapan.
“Japan’s assistance in constructing our baseball field was not just of benefit
to the Tanzanian players, but to the whole country. Through improvement ofour baseball fields, Japan has brought a new sport to Tanzania. I would like toensure that baseball be incorporated in the curriculum of inter-primary and intersecondary schools.”(Prime Minister Majaliwa)“ The sophisticated organisation and hospitality of the games offered awonderful experience to both the athletes and staff. We were also able to see
personal growth through international exchange and learning. I really want toparticipate again next year and definitely want to work for the development of thetournament.”(Exeter College team manager)

Japan’s Friendship Ties Programme, JENESYS2018
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

International Cultural Exchange through Sports
The Japan Foundation (JF)As part of its international cultural exchange activities, the Japan Foundation
collaborates with the Japan Football Association (JFA) and Japan professional
Football League (J.League) to hold soccer exchanges, teams with Kodokan tooffer judo exchanges through the JITA-KYOEI Project, etc. Through sports, JF
introduces Japanese culture and supports fostering human resources.
“As leading football instructors from Asian countries, we recognised the world
trend of football, stimulated each other and shared common vision through thisprogramme. We are certain that all of us will take advantage of this experience inour countries.”(Philippine soccer instructor)“We are grateful and indebted to the judo masters who imparted their knowledge
on us at a seminar in the very home of judo, the Kodokan. We also are thankful forthe opportunity to practice with colleagues from other countries. We will return toour country and tell people of our experiences and impressions.”(Coach who participated in international seminar)

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The aim of the programme is to promote understanding of Japan in its
politics, economics, society, culture, history and diplomatic policies throughpeople-to-people exchanges with Asia-Pacific countries and regions, which
invite/dispatch youths who will be future leaders of their societies. A better
understanding will lead to cultivating supporters for Japan and participants’proactive dissemination of information on Japan’s diplomatic policy andattractive points will strengthen our public relations. The programme will build
a basis for future friendship and cooperation between Japan and the AsiaPacific region.
“We had many positive experiences through this programme. We not only
witnessed the high level of Japan’s team and its play, but we also experienced thehigh level of the Japanese lifestyle, traditional culture, science and technology,
etc. I will work hard to play in the J League someday.”(Participating player from Mekong)19

Japan-Russia Exchange (Japan-Russia Youth Exchange
Programmes, Japan-Russia Grassroots Exchange
Programmes)

Message

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of JapanAs we head toward the Tokyo 2020 Games, we are fostering a movement of sports
exchange in the framework of Japan-Russia Youth Exchange and Japan-Russia
Grassroots Exchange programmes. Part of the Japan-Russia Youth Exchange
Programmes invites Russians to Japan and dispatches Japanese to Russia in the shortterm to promote mutual understanding partly in the field of sports. Japanese embassy
and consulates-general in Russia carry out various programmes including sports
exchange with Russia-Japan friendship associations to promote understanding ofJapan in Russia.
“This soccer exchange match has been valuable. I want to keep this experience alive by
having a rematch with the Japan side. I also want to visit Japan and learn more about its
culture and customs.”(Participating athlete from Russia)

Contribution to sports promotion in ASEAN countries
Japan Sport Association (JSPO)We are cooperating with stimulating children’s physical activity via the “Active Child
Program (ACP),” which is an exercise programme tuned to the children’s developmental
stage, promoted by the Japan Sport Association (JSPO) to popularise and build
awareness in partnership with sporting organisations in Thailand since fiscal 2018.
ACP training sessions were held for local sports instructors and teachers, etc., and the
ACP is being implemented by nine designated pilot elementary schools in Thailand,
and the effects were verified by measuring their physical fitness, etc.
Thai versions of the ACP teaching materials are also scheduled to be completed byMarch 2021, in order that they can be further promoted in Thailand, especially for
locals involved with sport. Going forward, we will continue to support these measuresin Thailand, and will enhance cooperation by introducing such measures and ourachievements in Japan and Thailand to other ASEAN countries.
“Our inspection trip to Japan taught us that various benefits, such as improved
communication skills, can be expected as well as increasing the amount of exercise
children do, so we’d love to adopt this in Thailand as well.”(Sports official from Thailand)

Japan–South Korea Sports Exchange/
Japan–China Sports Exchange
Japan Sport Association (JSPO)The Japan Sport Association (JSPO) has been holding “Japan–South Korea Sports
Exchanges” since 1997, and “Japan–China Sports Exchanges” since 2007 across a wide
range of age groups to promote sport in all three countries while further deepening
amicability and friendship with both South Korea and China.
Groups of athletes visit each of their countries, promote friendship and fair play throughcompetition, and deepen mutual understanding with the other countries by exploring
local lifestyles and culture.
Also, some cases have been reported of unique interactions arising between regions
and athletes which still continue now thanks to the international exchange opportunity
provided by JSPO.
In addition to the above exchange, tripartite “Japan, South Korea, and China JuniorSports Events” have been held since 1993 in each of the three countries involving highschool athletes.

Message for the Sport for Tomorrow programme
When the athletes of all the 206 National Olympic Committees and the IOC
Refugee Olympic Team finally come together for the Olympic Games Tokyo
2020, it will send a strong message of solidarity, resilience and unity of all
humankind in all our diversity. In this way, these postponed Olympic Games
will be the light at the end of the dark tunnel that the world finds itself in
because of the global coronavirus crisis.
The pandemic and its far-reaching consequences have made the relevanceof the unifying power of the Olympic Games clearer than ever. The Olympic
Games are the only event that brings the entire world together in peacefulcompetition. They are a celebration of the unity of all humankind in all our
diversity. Such symbols of the unity of humanity in all our diversity give us hopefor a better future.
In these challenging times, we need our shared Olympic values of excellence,friendship, respect and solidarity. This is why I would like to congratulate theGovernment of Japan and in particular the Japan Sports Agency, for carrying
these Olympic values into the world with the highly successful Sport for
Tomorrow programme. It is initiatives like these that demonstrates the powerof sport in action and help to promote and strengthen the relevance of sport insociety.

The opportunity to stage the Olympic and Paralympics Games, the world’s first
and third biggest sport events respectively, is a once in a lifetime opportunityand one that must be taken full advantage of.
Since winning the right to host the Tokyo 2020 Games, the Japanese
government and stakeholders have implemented a range of initiatives that are
producing many tangible legacies in the host country and across the globe.
One of them is Sport for Tomorrow which is already delivering multiple benefits
for the Paralympic Movement one year out from what will be truly outstanding
Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.
Developing the footprint of the Paralympic Movement and strengthening our
200 plus members is one of the IPC’s five strategic priorities as we aim to makefor a more inclusive world through Para sport. That is why I am so delighted
that one of Sport for Tomorrow’s main pillars is international co-operationand exchange programmes. By sharing coaches, knowledge, expertise andproviding equipment to those most in need, Sport for Tomorrow has supported
several National Paralympic Committees on the road to Tokyo 2020.
Clean and fair sport is also of paramount importance to the IPC and I havebeen delighted to see a number of Paralympians involved in supporting “PLAY
TRUE 2020”. People will only participate in and engage in sport if they can truly
believe in it and the IPC fully supports all projects that promote the integrity ofsport.
Sport is a powerful tool when it comes to education and one of the ways the
IPC aims to inform the next generation about the vision and values of the
Paralympic Movement is through I’mPOSSIBLE, a toolkit of resources forteachers to implement in elementary schools.

The Sport for Tomorrow programme amplifies
this important Olympic message about thecontribution of sport to society. As countries
around the world are starting the long journeyof recover y from the global coronavirus
pandemic, initiatives like Sport for Tomorroware sending another important message: thepost-coronavirus world needs sport and sport
is ready to contribute to rebuild a more humancentred and inclusive society.
We know that we can only make our world abetter place through sport by in partnershipwith others. This is why we are so happy to have such reliable partners like ourJapanese friends on our side, because whether in sport, or in facing the many
challenges in life, we are always stronger together.
Thomas Bach, PresidentInternational Olympic Committee(March 2021)

Launched in Japan in 2017 with the support
o f t h e N i p p o n F o u n d a t i o n Pa r a l y m p i c
Su p p o r t C e ntre , F o u n dati o n fo r G l o b a lSport Development, Japanese Paralympic
Committee and Tokyo 2020, I’mPOSSIBLE has
been implemented in 15% of Japan’s schools.
Today, 24 NPCs have also signed up to theinternational education programme, engaging
nearly 150,000 students.
I am truly grateful that in November 2018 aspart of Sport for Tomorrow, the Japan Sports
Council, together with stakeholders, hosteda training course for 95 school teachers in Singapore in collaboration with
the Agitos Foundation, the IPC’s development arm. As huge advocates ofthe programme, Japan is the only country to contribute to the international
diffusion of I’mPOSSIBLE by sharing their own knowledge and experience.
Finally, I would like to thank the Sport for Tomorrow Consortium, in particular
the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Japan Sports Agency, for theirtremendous work in promoting the values of sport and the Olympic andParalympic Movements to people of all generations worldwide.
To reach over 9.5 million people in more than 200 countries and regions is atremendous achievement and worthy of a gold medal in itself. Keep up the
fantastic work!
Andrew Parsons
IPC President(July 2019)“ I could chat with Japanese athletes in English and using gesture thanks to participatingin the event, and had many good experiences quite apart from the sports competition.
It was really enjoyable. I appreciate being able to participate in it, and would like to use thisexperience to expand my potential.
(South Korean participant in the Japan-Korea Youth Winter Sports Exchange)

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“PLAY TRUE 2020”

Academy for Tomorrow’s Leaders in Sport
In order to educate future leaders of the international sporting world, a master’s programme for youths in and outside Japan has been
established, and short-term seminars are offered for participants to learn about Japanese culture and sports management.

(Global Development of Anti-Doping Movement)“PLAY TRUE 2020” is one of the core legacy pillars of Sport for Tomorrow led by the Japan Anti-Doping Agency (JADA). It aims toprotect the spirit of sport and to make the true value of sport matter in society for future generation.
“PLAY TRUE 2020” delivers a number of interlinked projects in order to disseminate the positive message on sport values and develop
future leaders of society by promoting sport values-based education.

Tsukuba International Academy for Sport Studies (TIAS)
University of Tsukuba

In October 2015, the University of Tsukuba established a Sports and Olympic Studies degree
programme, which was a Master’s Programme in Health and Sport Sciences in the Graduate
School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, and opened the Tsukuba International Academyof Sports. In the first term, 19 out of 73 applicants to the academy were accepted. In thesecond term, 19 out of 76; in the third term, 19 out of 142; in the fourth term, 23 out of 138; andin the fifth term, 17 out of 159, were accepted. This academy, blessed with many applicants,
hopes to contribute to international society by serving as a centre for cultivating international
sports leaders over the long term.

Vision – “PLAY TRUE 2020”

P

L

A

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PositivenessLeaders

Activation

Youthpositive inherent value of sport

to develop leader of society

to activate one’s feeling towards sport

to develop future leader in sportand society by focusing on youth

TRUTH/TRUE is shot through the acronym “PLAY”. This expresses the true value and power of sports using the letters in PLAY.
Under this vision, each project is interconnected with the aim of producing synergy.

“Real Champion Education Package” was developed
based on research evidence and shared with a wide
range of organisations.
It includes teaching materials and lesson plans todeliver both sport values and anti-doping education. Its
concept is easy to understand and easy to use for all
generations, countries and regions.

Coach Developer Academy (NCDA)
Nippon Sports Science University (NSSU)

Nippon Sport Science University has nurtured many sports instructors over more than 125
years. These characteristics were utilised to establish the NSSU Coach Developer Academy(NCDA) in 2014 to focus on training coach developers.98 coach developers had been
accepted from 41 countries as of fiscal 2019.
There are over 29,000 beneficiaries of this course (as of the end of March 2020.)
Web seminars for coaches and related people worldwide have also been held in addition to
the programmes targeted at course participants since fiscal 2020, attracting a total of over
10,000 participants in 54 countries so far.

NIFS International Sports Academy (NIFISA)National Institute of Fitness and Sports in Kanoya (NIFS)

NIFISA operates a short-term programme for young coaches and researchers from all over
the world, focusing on Asia, to develop future Olympic programmes and cultivate global
human resources who will be active in international sports. This programme consists ofan international Olympic management seminar featuring education on lifelong sports, andsports business through industry-academia collaboration. The programme also holds a
cutting-edge sports performance seminar featuring a new coaching science based on sports
performance research which brings together the practical knowledge of top coaches andsports science. Nine sessions have been held so far with 161 participants from 40 countries.

“PLAY TRUE Relay” started in 2014
to relay the “true” value/power ofsport” by athletes. Inside a single
Makimono, Japanese traditional
scroll paper – traditionally used topass on the true message – athletes
inscribed their TRUTH messages.
“i-PLAY TRUE Relay” has been spreadby both domestic and internationalorganisations as a movement thatanyone in the world can participate
in to create the future of sport.

Sport Values andAnti-Doping Education

TRUE VALUEMESSAGE
Clean, Fair andTrue Sport & Society

Develop
Leaders

Various kinds of active learning
programmes for clean and true
sports are delivered to develop youth
leaders in sport, community andsociety.
For example, those master students
who acquired a wider perspective
on sports have already graduated,
and they have applied this to theirrespective fields.

Commitment for clean,fair sport environment
Through the “Real Champion Partnership” with
International Federations (IFs) and NADOs, EventBased Education is delivered before and at theinternational events.
Athletes and their Support Personnel were engagedin acquiring the basic anti-doping knowledge andleaving their commitment message for clean sports.

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International PR Activities
Successful international contributions and exchanges through sports are introduced at international sports events and conferences.
We are now able to conduct public relations at a greater number of international conferences.

1 Efforts to Leverage International Events

2 Activities Leveraging International Conferences

Japan House Operations for Rio de Janeiro 2016, Tokyo 2020

World Forum on Sports and Culture

Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC)

Date: October 19-22, 2016st

At the 31 Olympic Games opened in August 2016, four organisations – The Tokyo Organising Committee of the
Olympic and Paralympic Games, Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office, Japanese Paralympic Committee (JPC),
and JOC – reached agreement on establishing the Tokyo 2020 Japan House (JH) to expand various competitions
and to use sports to contribute to each country and region through exchanges and negotiations involving eachorganisation. JH operated a lounge for the IOC, NOCs and all the Olympic Families for hospitality and held press
conferences for Japan’s medallists, as well as a huge reception put on by all four organisations. There were morethan 67,200 visitors from the Olympic Families including sponsors, and media, which indicated that there was avery high interest in Japan as the host country for the next Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Location: Japan

Participating countries: about 70

World Forum on Sport and Culture was held in Kyoto and Tokyo in October 2016, soon after the Rio 2016 Olympic
and Paralympic Games, as a kick-off event for the 2019 Rugby World Cup, the Tokyo 2020 Games, the World
Masters Games 2021 Kansai, and other sporting events. The aims of the Forum were to discuss and transmit
information about international cooperation in sport, culture, and business-and their tangible and intangible
legacy – while coordinating with tourism and to build international momentum toward these events.
The Sports Ministers Meeting, held in Tokyo, was attended by sports ministers and other state representatives fromapproximately 70 countries. The meeting featured three sessions with sports ministers (the first session on sports
for development and peace, the second session on sports for all, and the third session on protecting the integrityof sports). The meeting concluded with a summary by the Chair, who was from the Japanese government, which
proposed promotion of the Sport for Tomorrow movement to change the future of society through the power of sport.

Tokyo 2020 JAPAN HOUSEThe Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic GamesThe Tokyo 2020 Japan House was opened during the 2018 PyeongChang Olympic and Paralympic Games topublicize Tokyo and the Tokyo 2020 Games to international guests related to the Games, the media and spectators.
The Tokyo 2020 Japan House, which was open for 27 days during the Games held from February 9 to March 18,
2018, attracted 152,512 visitors from all over the world. People enjoyed the high-tech web content and participatingin additional sports trial sessions. During the Paralympic Games, the contents, including a corner for trying out
boccia, attracted many people.
“There were many fun attractions. I liked how they explained about the additional sports included in the Tokyo 2020 Games and also the facilities. I especially enjoyed the 3D
scanning corner of the Tokyo Travellers. Now I want to go to the Tokyo 2020 Games.”(A local visitor)

Health & Long-life Campaign in Manila
Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)

Dates: July 13-15, 2017

Location: Russia

Participating countries: about 120

The Sixth International Conference of Ministers and Senior Officials Responsible for Physical Education andSport (MINEPS VI) was held in Kazan, Russia. The Japanese government introduced the results of the World
Forum on Sport and Culture held in October 2016 and some concrete examples of Sport for Tomorrow in relation
to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations and policy areas of the Kazan Action
Plan. These got support from UNESCO as unique and successful cases in the Asian region, which the Japanese
government works on with its leadership.

7 th World Women’s Sports Meeting
Dates: May 17-20, 2018

Location: Botswana

Participating countries: 81

JETRO held a “Healthy Lifestyle Exhibition” in Manila, the Philippines, in March 2019. At the event, Japanese healthcare products, including sports-related, healthy food, and elderly care products, were presented by 40 Japanese
exhibitors. On the main stage, a freestyle basketball world champion and the Okayama Seagulls of the V.League
performed, providing an opportunity for a sports experience with professionals. In addition, SFT activities wereintroduced to 33,000 visitors. Japanese exhibitors commented that they felt a higher awareness of health among
Filipinos than expected.

The 7 World Women’s Sports Meeting was held in Gaborone, Botswana. Themed on women’s leadership,
the Japanese government introduced its work as well as the policies of the Sports Ministry in keeping withinternational trends. They also explained that their initiatives would contribute to Goal Five of the United Nations’Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which calls for creating societies that realise gender equality, adding thatthe advancement of women in the sports world will raise the overall value of sports.

Side event of the Seventh Tokyo International Conference on African
Development (TICAD7)The Second ASEAN Plus Japan Ministerial Meeting on Sports

Event Dates: August 27, 2019 Location: JapanThe Seventh Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD7) was held in Yokohama. TICAD isan international conference focused on development in Africa, and was established by Japan in 1993.
SFTC members were involved in display booths as side events at the seventh conference.
A symposium under the title “Sports for Africa” was jointly held by the Japan International Cooperation Agency(JICA), the World Bank, and the French Development Agency (AFD).
The commissioner of the Japan Sports Agency introduced the “Sports for Tomorrow” project during the opening remarks.
Through a panel discussion, the wide-ranging potential of sport as a tool for women, refugees, and people with disabilities, etc. to participate in society was debated,
and it was reconfirmed that sport can contribute significantly to development in Africa.

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The Sixth International Conference of Ministers and Senior Officials
Responsible for Physical Education and Sport (MINEPS VI)

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Date: October 9, 2019 Location: The Philippines Participating countries: 10 ASEAN countries, ASEAN Secretariat, and JapanThe Second ASEAN Plus Japan Ministerial Meeting on Sports was held in Manila in The Philippines, during which
the ASEAN five-year sports plan, SDGs, and future cooperation between ASEAN members was discussed, bearing
in mind our contribution to the Kazan Action Plan that was adopted following MINEPS VI.
The Japanese government reviewed the specific measures, etc. for Sport for Tomorrow in ASEAN countries,
and also proposed concrete cooperation projects for the priority areas agreed at the first meeting – in particular
for women’s sports and the nurturing of PE teachers/instructors – and agreement was reached on theirimplementation.
Each country expressed their appreciation for Japan’s cooperation to date, and conveyed their expectations on
promoting further cooperation.

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SPORT FOR TOMORROW and SDGs
– Toward Post SPORT FOR TOMORROW –In September 2018, the Japan Sports Agency (JSA) formulated its Strategy for International Affairs in Sports. The essence of thisstrategy is that it is essential to consider the continuity of current projects in order to bolster our country’s international presence andmaintain its credibility through the international development of sports; in other words, infusing international trends in sports into
domestic policies and, at the same time, introducing domestic examples of efforts made with sports to international society. Moreover,for the continuity of projects, the JSA’s influence alone is not enough. It is necessary for the public sector to collaborate with theprivate sector to maintain the sustainability of private-public initiatives. To encourage this collaboration, the value of the international
development of sports must expand into other sectors, and the private sector should be encouraged in this through the design of
incentives and the development of business models.
To work out the details of these policies, the JSA is going to continue to collaborate with the Japan Sport Council and others to develop
policies from 2021 once the Sport for Tomorrow (SFT) programme has ended and the post-SFT era begins through the setting up ofa working group, which will focus on examining how sports can contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs).

Women’s Track Meet in Tanzania (Ladies First)
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)

A track meet was held in Tanzania to provide opportunities to female athletes who have little chance tocompete. Female athletic activity in Tanzania does not reach the levels of neighbouring countries, and one
reason is that there are fewer opportunities for women to compete than men. This is a symbolic example
of why Tanzania needs to realise gender equality. The aim of this event was to contribute to enlightening
activity around gender equality, female empowerment, sports promotion, Sport for Tomorrow and SDGs.
“I want eyes to turn to female athletes. Next, I want to make the Olympics, win a medal in Tokyo, and become
someone my country is proud of.”(Participating athlete)“I agree with the effort to tackle the two issues of sports promotion and gender equality at the same time throughthis meet.”(Sports Minister)“If a female Tanzanian athlete competes in Tokyo that would be a success story and would raise awareness offemale athletes, connecting to a better status for women.”(Jemma Ikanga, former track athlete, JICA Tanzania Office of Public Relations Ambassador)

UNESCO Peer Review of the Fiji Republic’s Physical
Education Policies
Japan Sport Council (JSC)*

In 2015, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) formulated a policy
for Quality Physical Education (QPE) that called for children to inclusively learn together with those of thesame generation. Japan was designated as a supporter of the QPE policy, because of the advanced nature of
its physical education programmes and was asked to support the Fiji Republic in executing the QPE policy.
It offered advice on physical education and sports and monitored progress on the ground.
Death in the Fiji Republic is said to be caused more than 80% of the time by non-communicable lifestylerelated diseases. It is a complicated problem. While the country understands the importance of exercise,the school physical education programme is unsatisfactory. At many schools, physical education means just playing sports, and you can see the discomfort of thestudents who are not good at sports. In these conditions, this programme aimed to contribute to support of a fixed physical education and sports policy and use it
to prevent lifestyle diseases while improving the percentage of those participating in exercises and sports.

Project to“Support development of Peruvian PE teachers’ abilities”

World Baseball Glove Project
THE YOMIURI SHIMBUN, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Yomiuri Giants

The World Baseball Glove Support Project aims to promote baseball among developing countries andhelping to further youth education. It takes in donations of used gloves and other baseball equipment
and holds baseball training programmes. 2018 is the third year, and 4,902 baseball items were amassed,
an improvement from the previous year. Donations are sent to schools and baseball organisations in 15
countries through members of the JICA Youth Overseas Cooperation group. Also, a Giants Academy coach
was sent to Fiji to hold 6-day training sessions for children 10 to 15 years old.
“In 2004, baseball and softball teams were established in Burkina Faso, leading to an increase in people playing
the sport. But importing the equipment is difficult, and the amount of equipment can’t keep up with the increase inplayers. To help spread interest in baseball, players make visits to schools, but there aren’t enough gloves, so rules
are invoked to allow for catching and hitting with bare hands. Children are saying they are excited to have enoughequipment and begin to play real baseball.”(Local related to the programme)Japan Sport Council (JSC)*

The Japan Sport Council conducts activities to share Japanese knowledge about PE at school to support thedevelopment of PE teachers’ competence in Peru.
Parties concerned in education in Peru have been invited while experts from Japan have been dispatchedjointly by Hiroshima University and other parties concerned in education from Hiroshima Prefecture, etc.
since 2017. “Class study” sessions have been introduced where teachers observe classes held at schools inJapan together, and then review how those classes can be improved.
The number of educators who are interested in these “class study” sessions increased thanks to previous activities, so a “Japan/Peru International Joint Seminar”
was held in Lima in August 2019, and in Arequipa and Cusco cities in November 2019, and many PE teachers participated.
As of February 2021, the establishment of class study guidelines structured on this project but based on the circumstances in Peru is being promoted, primarily by
Peruvian educators.
“I appreciate that a network linking administrative organisations such as the Ministry of Education, university, and schools could be established through this project.
Also, opportunities for mutual cooperation separately from studying classes increased following the establishment of this network. ”(A person related to La Cantuta University)“It also became possible to discuss problems unrelated to classes held by teachers, such as bullying and harassment, when teachers get together through the class study.”(PE expert, Seventh Education Department, Lima)“Based on the model of PE class studies, we would like to introduce the same to other subjects, such as communication (Spanish) and history. ”(Head of the Seventh Education Department, Lima)*Implemented under a governmental project consigned by Japan Sports Agency

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What are the Sustainable Development Goals?
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (the 2030 Agenda) is a set ofinternational development goals from 2016 to 2030, which was adopted by the UN
Sustainable Development Summit held in September 2015 building on the success ofMillennium Development Goals (MDGs).
The 2030 Agenda listed “Sustainable Development Goals” consisting of 17 goals and
169 targets in order to eradicate poverty and realize a sustainable world. The SDGs
are universal goals applicable not only to developing countries, but also developed
countries, and pledge that “No One is Left Behind” through the implementation process.
Japan welcomes the historic adoption of the 2030 Agenda as a country which has
consistently contributed to the formulation and negotiations of the Agenda, and will
make utmost efforts to implement it with the international community based on theconcept of human security.

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ACTIVITIES DURING THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
Due to the effect of COVID-19 spreading worldwide since the end of 2019, direct one-to-one interactions became difficult, and thisincluded for Sport for Tomorrow (SFT). However, even under such circumstances, various ways were contrived to ensure activities
linking people and countries continued unabated, such as online meetings.

Online UNDOKAI

JICA JOCV Indonesia Artistic Swimming

CLARK Memorial International High School, Yokohama Campus, Global Sport Course

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)

CLARK Memorial International High School, Yokohama Campus, Global Sport Course
sets the nurturing of students who can actively participate in their own way in a global
multicultural society as an educational goal. Under this educational goal, we arranged andpracticed “Online UNDOKAI (sports festival)” contents that even people overseas canenjoy as a measure that can be implemented despite the coronavirus pandemic. We havebeen under a lockdown, and public schools have been closed for a year to prevent the
spread of COVID-19, so not enough education could be received. Also, there are not many
opportunities for students to improve their noncognitive abilities at school, as PE was not
sufficiently provided at school. In order to resolve these issues, we held activities including
team-building that could also be implemented online using sports as a tool, mainly driven
by senior high school students.

She was assigned in September 2019 as coach to the national artistic swimming teamin South Sulawesi, Indonesia. She has thoroughly instructed the young team mainlycomprised of teenagers in the basics to improve their skills, and also conveyed theimportance of teamwork and always setting new goals as challenges to be tackled.
In March 2020, she returned to Japan temporarily due to COVID-19, but continues providing
instruction via online tools not only to simply continue training, but also holding joint
training sessions with athletes in other countries to increase their experience.
“Not only could we receive knowledge and skills, but also the concept and a variety ofexperiences through this project. More importantly, the athletes’ perspectives and dreams wereexpanded.”(Local counterpart)“I felt that barriers could be broken down, even with people who have a different sense of values
and culture to me. Although the class format of the course changed significantly due to thecoronavirus pandemic, the experience of learning from our mistakes with team members bytackling issues that have no fixed answers was fulfilling and may have changed my life.”(Student participant)

JSC-JOC-NF Collaborative Online Project –Softball Asia Coaching Webinar

Support for online event“Safe Judo Instruction (O Ensino do Judô com Segurança)”

Japan Softball Association, Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC), Japan Sport Council (JSC) *1

Japan Sport Council (JSC) *1, Brazilian Judo Federation

As a leading country in the softball world, Japan has planned and implemented an online
project to prevent stagnation in softball and to promote and develop the sport in Asia undercurrent circumstances where games and various other activities cannot be held due to thecoronavirus pandemic.
Coaching webinar was held for league coaches in cooperation with Softball Asia, thegoverning body for Asia. In the video, a Japanese lecturer who participated in a seminar
held in Malaysia in January 2020 hosted the webinar session.
A video was produced and distributed with English subtitles, and covers topics ranging
from the basics, such as pitching, batting, and fielding, to practice per level and per skill.

The Japan Sport Council has been implementing a project to support the adoption of judoin public education in Brazil since fiscal 2017. JSC not only strives to nurture local instructors
and improve their ability, but also shares the expertise regarding instruction held in Japan.
In fiscal 2020, “Safe Judo Instruction” issued by the All Japan Judo Federation was translated
into Portuguese (O Ensino do Judô com Segurança), and an online event was held topromote awareness of safe instruction and promote the instruction manual in Brazil.
The online event was comprised of two parts. In Part 1, a lecture covering basic knowledge
on safe instruction and practical coaching was delivered from the Judo Hall at the Universityof Tsukuba. In Part 2, a ceremony was held to commemorate the release of “O Ensino do
Judô com Segurança” (Portuguese edition of “Safe Judo Instruction”) on the homepage of
the Brazilian Judo Federation. A livestream of the event attracted more than 800 viewers,
and the video uploaded to YouTube after the event was also viewed by many more people.

“We created the teaching video to help make softball more popular in Asia – since other related
activities were suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic, and to improve general softballskills. I hope this video helps to increase the number of softball players throughout Asia, andlook forward to restarting activities after the epidemic passes.”(Japanese coaching lecturer)*Implemented under a governmental project consigned by Japan Sports Agency

28“The benefits of this manual have already been verified in Japan, and we believe it is just as
helpful for Brazilian judo instruction. Children’s first contact with judo must be fun, and mustalso be safe. We think Brazilian judo will develop well as more people become acquainted withthe sport.”(Mr. Rogério Sampaio, Director-General of the Brazilian Olympic Committee (BOC))*Implemented under a governmental project consigned by Japan Sports Agency

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