We held the opening ceremony at the Ward Boys and Girls Softball Tournament in August.

　On August 27, the 73rd Kanagawa Ward Boys and Girls Softball Tournament was held at Katakura Usagiyama Park. Although the tournament was threatened by the intense heat, the weather was relatively cool on the day, and the tournament was held.

　This is the 73rd historic tournament this year. I saw the elementary school students from nine teams in the city playing well, and I felt even more joyful that this tournament was held. Thanks to the Executive Committee (Sports Promotion Committee and Youth Instructors), the Softball Association, and team managers and parents, we were able to hold the tournament safely. Thank you very much for your cooperation.

　The final match is scheduled to take place on September 2. I would like to wish you all the best of the weather and the event will be held safely.

August, 2023

Masayoshi Hibino, Director of Kanagawa