【Project Activities】

Narita City accepted the Chile Para Athletics Team for a pre-training camp for the Kobe 2024 World Para Athletics Championships.

【Project Background】

Narita City nominated itself as a pre-training camp location and was listed on the official tournament website. Subsequently, the Chile Para Athletics Team contacted the city after seeing the listing.

【Project Objective】

Narita City conducts sports tourism projects, including inviting and hosting pre-training camps, and this project was implemented as part of that initiative.

【Project Area】

Sports Tourism

【Methods】

Acceptance of pre-training camp

【Outcomes】

The Chile Para Athletics Team utilized equipment purchased by Narita City for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics (para powerlifting equipment and throwing frames) for their training. Additionally, exchanges were conducted, such as the mayor visiting the team to offer encouragement.

【Voices from Participants and Partners】

Narita City received words of gratitude from the Chile Para Athletics Team regarding the acceptance of their pre-training camp.

【Challenges and Lessons Learned】

Beyond simply hosting pre-training camps, there is a desire to further promote sports by increasing opportunities for citizen interaction.

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