14.Fall sporting events in each district

　Autumn sporting events were held in each district. The Nakata Union and the Shimoizumi Union held a grand sports festival (large athletic meet) for the first time in four years, and the Shirayuri Union and the Northern Izumi Union held a grand sports festival (large athletic meet) following last year. Every district was very exciting with many children and adults from each Neighborhood Association. Also, in line with the changing times, it was impressive that each district was devised so that many people could enjoy it, such as changing from Neighborhood Association to a form that was enjoyed for each competition. The Nakagawa Union reviewed the state of the sports festival itself, and from this year it changed its taste and implemented it as a new form of sporting event as a new physical fitness test with individual participation.
　On the day, I visited each district in turn, so I could not stay for a long time, but the heat was softened and it was a sports day (although it rained in the evening ...), everyone enjoyed I think it was. Last but not least, in the Nakagawa Union's new physical fitness test, I challenged a nearby soccer boy in a 50m run, but I was defeated brilliantly. Thank you for the boy who ran with me! I won't lose next!)
　I would like to express my deepest gratitude to the Executive Committee, Neighborhood Association officers and other stakeholders for their efforts in preparing for the Games.

October 11, 2023 Mayor of Izumi Ken Yamaguchi