Hokkaido Teams Secure Futsal Home Win and Rugby Sevens Ninth‑Place Finish

In the Futsal F League Division 1, Esporada Hokkaido earned its first home victory of the season, defeating Shonan Bellmare 4‑0 before a crowd of over 3,300 spectators in Sapporo. Goals came from Daiki Kasashima, captain Yusuke Murota, Kei‑tatsu Sugawara and Gentaro Mizukami, moving the club to 10th place with its second win of the campaign.

Separately, the Hokkaido Barbarians concluded the Japan Sevens 2026 tournament in ninth place. After a 14‑19 loss to MARUWA LOGISTAR`Z Kyoto in the opening round and a 14‑35 defeat by Kinki University in the consolation bracket, the Barbarians rebounded in the ninth‑place match, beating JR Kyushu Thunder 28‑5 to finish the event on a high note.