SASAKAWA SPORTS FOUNDATION(SSF)

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Compared to a decade earlier, non-attendance has risen 5.4-fold for elementary school students and 2.3-fold for junior high school students.

#MentalWellbeing

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According to a survey on problematic behavior and non-attendance of school children by the MEXT, during the 2023 academic year, a record number 346,482 students refused to attend school for 30 days or more.

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Today is International Volunteer Day. Sports volunteers play a vital role in running events at all levels, from international to local.

According to the 2022 SSF National Sports-Life Survey, 4.2% of people participated in sports volunteering in the past year.

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On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the #IOC reaffirmed its commitment to safe sport by announcing the publication of its third consensus statement on safeguarding and interpersonal violence in sport.

"SafeSports
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Although the government aims to raise the daily intake to 350 grams, vegetable consumption has been on a declining trend for both men and women.

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A health ministry survey has showed that the average daily vegetable intake of adults in Japan stood at 256 grams in 2023, hitting the lowest level on record that can date back to 2001.
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Prof. Burnett mentioned in his keynote speech that the increase of screen time gives us more sedentary lifestyle, and even changes dietary habit.

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Digitalization of all aspects in modern society was discussed at the 27th TAFISA World Congress, which was held in 2022.

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Experts in Japan warn that overuse of smartphones and other digital devices may lead to acquired esotropia - a form of strabismus in which one eye turns inward, towards the nose. Many of the patients are teenagers.👁️

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Mitoma has become the Premiere League's rising star and secured the second position in our survey on 'Favorite Sports Athlete' among youth (ages 12-21), conducted in June- July 2023.

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On this day in 2022, Kaoru Mitoma's miraculous goal-line assist during the match against Spain captured global attention. ⚽

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Though it was extremely difficult to determine whether the ball had crossed the line, the goal was determined valid after a VAR review, allowing Japan to advance to the knockout round of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. This assist later became known as 'Mitoma's 1mm' in Japan.

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The front side features an origami crane, symbolizing the athletes’ aspiration to soar to great heights. On the reverse side, an intricate pattern of interwoven lines represents connections among people worldwide.

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The medals that will be awarded in the Tokyo 2025 #Deaflympics, an international sports event for athletes with hearing impairments, were unveiled on Nov. 15, one year ahead of the event.

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As part of the event, the Japan Sports Association will hold an Active Child Program (ACP) event.
If you'd like to learn more about what the ACP concept is all about, check out the article on the English version of our official website.
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The Sports Global Festival 2024, designed to bring people together through sports, will take place tomorrow in Tachikawa, Tokyo.

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The article we previously posted at the link below discusses the state of the UK swimming pool market.
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On this day in 1843, The Hawaiian Kingdom was recognized as an independent nation by Britain and France.

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Here is an article about Duke Kahanamoku, the first Olympian from Hawaii, who competed in three Games, faced various forms of discrimination, and won three gold medals and two silver medals in swimming.
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