12.The 74th Izumi Ward Softball Tournament

　The 74th Izumi Ward Softball Tournament has opened. After the opening ceremony at Izumi Yusuichi on September 10, the game started with the games of the Neighborhood Associations section, starting with the games of the women's section, senior, Haishi nearer, and club team. You will compete on the schedule until the day. Izumi Ward is a historic tournament with 44 powerful teams participating in softball. At the Spring Director General Cup Competition Softball Tournament, I was unable to attend the opening ceremony because it coincided with the voting date of the unified local election. Softball is not easy because the ball throws large underslow. I practiced, but it wasn't a straight ball strike as I imagined, and I realized again the awesomeness of the players.
　Sports, including softball, are good for health and are also important for regional revitalization. Above all, I think the good thing about such a tournament is to be able to work with ambition while having fun with your friends.
　Thank you very much to the Izumi Ward Sports Association and the Izumi Ward Softball Association. Please do your best to win each team.

September 15, 2023 Mayor of Izumi Ken Yamaguchi