J3 League clubs host opening‑season events as heat hits Japan

SC Sagamihara staged a fan giveaway at its August 8 opening‑match against Roasso Kumamoto at Sagamihara Gion Stadium. The club, together with bronze‑partner Ascendia, offered a chance to win replica jerseys signed by every player. The number of winners depended on the match result – ten if the team won, five for a draw and three for a loss – and winners were announced on the club’s Instagram story later that day. The booth also provided free consultations on solar‑power and battery solutions.

Meanwhile Roasso Kumamoto conducted its first long‑term pre‑season camp in Miyazaki City’s Kiyotake Sports Park, a first for the team. Training sessions were scheduled for cooler morning and late‑afternoon slots, with frequent water breaks and heat‑stroke safeguards such as tents, fans and portable cooling units supplied by the local cooperation committee. The camp aims to acclimatise players to the summer heat ahead of the J3 season launch.