On March 24, Okayama University held its annual Culture Encouragement Award / Student Sports Award Ceremony at the 50th Anniversary Hall to commend 50 individuals and 12 groups for their outstanding achievements in extracurricular activities. 　

The Cultural Encouragement Award recognizes individuals or groups who have accomplished excellent achievements in extracurricular cultural activities, while the Student Sports Award has multiple categories and recognizes individuals or groups that have achieved excellent results at national or international sports competitions, contributed in some way to society through their activities, or contributed to Okayama University Koyukai Association activities.

At the ceremony, Vice President and Executive Director for Academic Affairs FUNAHASHI Hiroaki presented the awards to student representatives. Addressing those present, he said, “I would like to congratulate you all on your accomplishments. The fact that you managed to achieve such excellent results despite the fact that the coronavirus pandemic has persisted for more than two years is a testament to your unfailing hard work. I firmly believe that cultural and sport activities at Okayama University will continue to grow and flourish.”

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