SpoGOMI Koshien 2026 regional tournaments announced in Japan

Regional qualifying tournaments for the SpoGOMI Koshien 2026 are being organized for high school students in Japan. SpoGOMI is a competitive sport where teams of three collect and sort trash within a set time limit to earn points based on the quantity and quality of the waste gathered.

In Gunma Prefecture, the Isesaki City tournament is scheduled for November 3, 2026, at the Isesaki Station South Exit Plaza. Applications for the 50 available team slots are open until October 16, 2026. Participants may receive local incentives, including ISECA points and commemorative keychains.

In Mie Prefecture, the tournament will take place on October 11, 2026, at Kasumigaura Green Space. Open to high school students within the prefecture, the event offers volunteer activity certificates. Winners from these regional competitions will advance to the national championship held in Tokyo on November 22, 2026.