On December 7, 2024, Representative Ando (sports doctor) gave a lecture at the 4th Sports Instructor Skill Up Seminar hosted by the Kashiwa Sports Association. The lecture was titled “How to Guide Children to Grow in a Diverse Society.”
Ando presented a report on his visit to Kenya (Africa Healthy Hospital Project) at the 4th Crisis and Risk Management Study Meeting 2024 of the Crisis and Risk Management Society of Japan. (held online on Saturday, October 26, 2024. ) Contents of Report Kenya, like many other African countries, is facing a number of challenges, including issues related to food insecurity, poverty, and access to quality education. Community Learning Centers (CLCs), which provide literacy education and vocational training to citizens, are an important resource in addressing these issues. As a member of Teikyo University’s Healthy Hospital Project, a workshop was
On October 9, 2024, Representative Ando appeared as a guest on Kanazawa Seaside FM‘s “Bringing Parasports Closer to You!” Ando discussed the potential and the collaborative creation of Parasports in a variety of fields, including para-badminton,Takkyu Volley, as well as the Wheelchair Handball World Championship, where he participated as the head of the Japan National Wheelchair Handball Delegation and team doctor. Tsubasa Kimura and Katsuhiko Suzuki were absolutely amazing facilitators of the program, and the conversation was so lively and engaging. Mr. Kimura is such a wonderful person. He used to be a sumo wrestler, but sadly had to give
We are honored to have provided on-site support as staff for a project commissioned by the NPO ORIGAMI in Chiba Prefecture this year. Para-trip is an event where people from all walks of life enjoy a day together, including those who cannot normally go out easily due to disabilities. This year’s fourth annual event was held on October 19, 2024, at Inage Beach in Chiba Prefecture, with a total of 342 people participating in the excursion, which included participation in/watching a para-triathlon. In Para-Trip, people with disabilities and student volunteers will go sightseeing and participate in events together. It’s a
Representative Ando, as head of the Japan National Wheelchair Handball Delegation and team doctor, accompanied the 3rd IHF Wheelchair Handball World Championship held in Cairo, Egypt, from September 16 to September 21, and returned to Japan on September 23. The Japanese team finished 5th out of 8 teams, but showed speed and skill on par with the world’s best, attracting a large crowd despite this being their first appearance in the tournament. Please click here to view the results and video of the matches.
The “Beyond Borders with Football Project” (Overseas Camp), organized by Seeds, a general incorporated association, NGO TOFA, a specified nonprofit organization, and Institute of Global Medical and Sports Science (GMSS Human Lab.) was held in Tanzania from July 31 to August 9, 2024. In addition to the soccer tournament, the junior high school students from Japan enjoyed wonderful experiences through visits to a Maasai village, a junior high school, and a safari. (Representative Ando participated in all the days of the tour.) Thank you for supporting the crowdfunding campaign. Click here to view the activity report (local report).
Japan National Wheelchair Handball Team Training Camp On June 22-23, 2024, our President Ando, participated as a support staff member for the Japan National Wheelchair Handball Team’s training camp held at Nihon Fukushi University. He provided training on doping and checked the condition of the players. Overview of Activities On June 22, the first day of the training, the players and staff gathered to share the vision of the national team, after which Ando explained the importance of anti-doping education and how to use the e-learning program developed by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). Following the session, the participants moved
On Sunday, April 14, 2024(Sunday), Ando appeared as a guest on Rainbow Town FM’s live program “Iine Johokyoku, Radio Mina Terrace” which airs every Sunday at 6:20 p.m. The personalities are Tetsuya Hijii, who is involved in a variety of community-based activities aimed at creating a co-existing society, and singer-songwriter Yuko Tani. In the first half of the 40-minute broadcast, Ando talks about his profession as an industrial physician and how he approaches corporate personnel. In the latter half, he talks about what kind of society Institute of Global Medical and Sports Science Japan, Inc. is aiming for through its activities,
Africa Health Hospital Project President Ando visited Nairobi, Kenya from April 30 to May 5, 2024 as a project team member. (This is the second visit following the one in May 2023) This visit aimed to learn how CLC (equivalent to community centers in Japan) and other local facilities are involved in improving the well-being of people, especially those who are struggling to make a living, and to hold workshops with CLC and others. Summary of Activities On May 3, a workshop with African CLC (equivalent to Japanese community centers) and others was held at the JICA Kenya office. In
Tittle: “The Power to Convey, The Power to Organize” 1st Seminar by an author who published 30 books, of which 80% are reprinted. Date: June 1, 2024 (Saturday) Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (Doors open at 6:50 PM) Speaker: Yuko Shimazawa (Journalist & Consultant) Facilitator: Yuichi Ando (President of Institute of Global Medical and Sports Science Japan, Inc.) Organizer: Institute of Global Medical and Sports Science Japan, Inc. Participation fee: 2,000JPY (Free entry for 18 years or under) Max participants: 100 (Subject to increase upon application) For more information and registration, please visit here. *This event is conducted in Japanese only. Summary:
