High school athletes in Japan celebrate regional and national tournament victories

In Saitama Prefecture, the Shohei Junior and Senior High School girls' basketball team secured a victory in the Saitama Prefecture qualifiers for the Winter Cup 2026. The team defeated Saitama Sakae High School with a score of 73-69 in the final match, earning a spot in the national tournament scheduled for late December in Tokyo.

In Okinawa, athletes who won titles at the 2026 Inter-High School Championships visited the Prefectural Board of Education to report their achievements. Notable winners included the Konan High School men's handball team, which secured its first championship in 12 years, and five weightlifting athletes from Okinawa who achieved national rankings.