【Project Activities】

This was an international competition held with an open invitation for teams from countries/regions affiliated with the International Cheerleading Federation (ICF) and member organizations of the Japan Cheerleading Association to participate freely.

【Project Background】

This event was held as an international competition replacing the “Asia International Open Championship / Asian Junior Cheerleading Championship (held until 2019),” which was suspended due to the global COVID-19 pandemic.

【Project Objective】

The purpose of the event was to promote the international popularization and development of cheerleading, as well as to contribute to the promotion of international exchange and the sound development of youth through cheerleading.

【Project Area】

Promotion of sports

【Methods】

Event/Competition Support

【Outcomes】

From among the International Cheerleading Federation (ICF) members, 75 teams and 798 athletes from 5 countries and 1 region participated. Japanese national teams won in divisions such as the Elementary School Lower Grades, Junior, Senior Women’s, and Senior Co-ed divisions in the Freestyle Cheerleading competition, showcasing the high level of Japanese cheerleading techniques to the world.

【Voices from Participants and Partners】

Chinese Taipei Athlete: “We participated with two teams and seven athletes from Chinese Taipei. Winning in the Doubles competition and achieving second place in the Small Groups Co-ed competition was a great achievement and made us very happy. On the other hand, the performances of the Japanese teams, which won in many other divisions, were truly wonderful and inspiring. We want to use these as reference to improve our skills when we return home.”

【Challenges and Lessons Learned】

Due to circumstances such as insufficient practice after the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, some countries decided not to participate, and some could not participate due to domestic circumstances. As a result, fewer countries participated than initially expected, with 5 countries and 1 region ultimately joining.

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