On September 15, the Okayama University Weight Training Club competed in the “60th Kansai Student Men’s Bodybuilding Championship” and the “6th Kansai Student Men’s Physique Championship,” held at the Hannan University GYC Hall (Osaka Prefecture), and achieved their second consecutive team victory. In addition, in Bodybuilding, Mr. HAMANO Hikaru (3rd year, School of Engineering) placed 2nd, and Mr. MORIHIGASHI Yu (4th year, School of Engineering) placed 3rd. In Men’s Physique, Mr. Morihigashi earned an impressive 1st place.

This year’s tournament brought together 26 Bodybuilding competitors and 36 Physique competitors from 15 universities. In Bodybuilding, rankings were determined through a preliminary round where athletes performed mandatory poses following the MC’s instructions, and a final round where each contestant presented a free posing routine to music of their choice. In Men’s Physique, both the preliminary and final rounds consisted of performing mandatory poses in sequence, with athletes evaluated comprehensively on overall physique balance, proportions, costume, hairstyle, and presentation. Mr. Morihigashi received the Chest and Abdominal Division Award, and Mr. Hamano received the Best Poser Award.

Reflecting on the competition, Mr. Morihigashi commented, “Since the end of last season, I have been working hard to improve my weak points, especially my legs and back. I entered the competition with the determination to repay the support I receive with strong results.” Mr. OSHIRO Kanta (4th year, Facultyl of Law), who placed 4th in Bodybuilding, said, “I focused on weight reduction and strengthening my back and arms. The dieting was tough, but I pushed through for everyone who supports me.” Mr. Hamano shared, “This result represents the culmination of my training and six months of dieting.”

The Okayama University Weight Training Club continues to deliver outstanding performances each time they compete. Please look forward to their future achievements!

[Okayama University Individual Results]
● Bodybuilding
2nd place: HAMANO Hikaru
3rd place: MORIHIGASHI Yu
4th place: OSHIRO Kanta

● Men’s Physique
1st place: MORIHIGASHI Yu
9th place: OSHIRO Kanta

● Division Award (Chest & Abdomen)
MORIHIGASHI Yu

● Best Poser Award
HAMANO Hikaru

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