Japanese collegiate sports: Doshisha handball loss and Kwansei Gakuin football victory

In Japanese collegiate sports, Doshisha University's women's handball team narrowly lost to Kansai University with a score of 25–28. Despite a strong second-half comeback led by Yada's long shots and effective goalkeeping from Tanabe, the team fell short in the final minutes. The team aims to apply the momentum from this competitive performance to their upcoming match against Kwansei Gakuin University as they strive for Intercollege qualification.

In American football, Kwansei Gakuin University opened its autumn season with a dominant 70–7 victory over Konan University. Quarterback Daigo Hoshino led the offense with multiple touchdown passes, including a 61-yard pass to Linscott Tobayas. While the win signals a strong start in their pursuit of the national title, head coach Kazuki Omura noted that the team's tackling needs improvement despite the high scoring output.