Japan's July 2026 sports events: softball tournament, soccer school, baseball showcase, boxing title

On July 20, 2026, Akita hosted the All‑Prefecture Middle‑School Softball Tournament, with matches scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m.

In Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi, the Toyoura High School Soccer School held a joint practice on July 24, pairing middle‑school students with high‑school players and teachers for classroom study and on‑field drills.

The Kyoto High‑School Baseball Tournament took place on July 20 at Wakasa Stadium, featuring a clash between Kyoto International, seeking a third consecutive title, and Otsukuni.

Boxing champion Kenzaro Teraji, a native of Jōyō City in Kyoto Prefecture, won the World Boxing Organization super‑flyweight world title in Tokyo on July 20, marking his third‑weight‑class championship.