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Congratulations on Making the Top 4! The Softball Club Competes in the 47th All Japan Student Softball Championship

October 11, 2024

From August 24 to 27, Okayama University's softball club participated in the "47th All Japan Student Softball Championship" held at the ThreeBond Stadium Hachioji and the ThreeBond Baseball Park Kamiyuzuki (Hachioji City, Tokyo), and achieved a remarkable Top 4 finish!

The club earned the right to compete in this tournament by finishing first in the Western Japan Student Softball Spring League I, held from May 13 to 17 at the Yamaguchi Mazda Saikyo Kizuna Stadium (Yamaguchi City). This marks the first time in two years that Okayama University’s softball club has participated in a national tournament.

Coach FUNAKI Hiroto (a third-year student in the School of Education) expressed, "Honestly, the disappointment of not winning is greater than the joy of making it to the Top 4. However, I am genuinely happy to have ended my student Softball journey on the national stage. This year's team consisted of 5 third-years, 23 second-years, and 14 first-years, totaling 42 members. The experiences I shared with my reliable younger teammates, along with the four peers who helped bring them together, have been invaluable. The younger players are eager, saying, 'Next year, we will become the best in Japan.' I hope for your continued support for the Okayama University Softball Club." He also expressed gratitude to all the supporters who helped them reach the national tournament.

The autumn league season will begin on October 21. Let’s look forward to their future achievements!

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