A young talent for street sports collides in the middle of Shibuya! "NEXT GENERATIONS powered by G-SHOCK"

At Shibuya Stream Inaribashi Square and Kinohashi Square, a new attraction in front of Shibuya Station, an event with great significance for the further possibilities of the future of street sports was held, and about 3,000 spectators attended. Street basketball courts and skateboard ramps will appear in this busy weekend spot! Top players under the age of 15 selected from all over the country gathered there. People on the road also stopped and were excited to watch the heated battle that is not usually seen, and the collision of young talents who will lead the next generation.

Street sports promotion and etiquette enlightenment originating from the center of Shibuya

Top players under the age of 15 gathered in Shibuya on this day for three street sports: skateboarding, BMX Flatland, and breakdancing. Eight people from all over the country were selected for each event, and a heated battle was held in a tournament format.

In addition, the participating athletes would have felt the significance of having a street sports tournament at this location, which can be said to be a new gateway directly connected to Shibuya Stream = Shibuya Station. When it comes to street sports, many people may have the image that practicing on the roadside may cause inconvenience to visitors and local residents. On the other hand, it can be said that players are constantly faced with the issue of how to improve the social status of street sports and to liven up the competition together with the community in such a situation. Probably.

This event "NEXT GENERATIONS" is a place where players can show their skills in the middle of Shibuya, and for the spectators, it is a good opportunity to positively update the image of street sports. Isn't it?

Through the valuable experience of the top players of the future in Japan colliding with each other in the place called Shibuya Stream, players and fans want to further strengthen their usual manners consciousness = to be understood and welcomed by the community. You may have realized the urgency again. I felt that such feelings were well reflected in the fair play and the refreshing smiles of each player after the match.

Mayor Hasebe Shibuya, who commended the winners of each competition after all the games (Street sports athletes are in the administrative position, and the meaning of having the "ward mayor" win the award medal is It was so big ...) said:

"Today, I am very pleased to have the opportunity to fully enjoy the charm of street culture in the middle of Shibuya.

The other day there was Halloween in Shibuya, and it became a hot topic in a little bad part, but at that time, volunteers actually gathered from around 5 am, and at 8 am I regained my usual Shibuya and 12 noon Sometimes it was the most beautiful Shibuya in the year. I think this is proof that there are many people who love Shibuya with good manners.

I hope that people who work hard on the street and those who enjoy culture will love Shibuya in the same way. I would like to create a city where this kind of air spreads even more, seriously flutters from Shibuya to the world, and the number of people who love Shibuya increases, so let's all get excited together! "

A special lamp that appeared on the banks of the Shibuya River at Kinohashi Square for only one day. From local skaters to families passing by who usually don't have the chance to see skateboards up close, a lot of spectators gathered, but they all shined their eyes in the same way and watched a number of tricks.

The landing of Dai Ikeda who decided to win the championship. With a small body in the sixth grade of elementary school, he makes a big skill with other tall participants in a straightforward manner. The skaters in the crowd, who seem to have a longer history of skating, were surprised to hear, "Isn't it dangerous?"

The winner is the one who makes each other's moves in 3 minutes and decides more and more difficult moves. Young talented people from all over the country gathered to develop a heated game.

Move of Yu Katagiri who decided the victory. In the final match, which was a confrontation between 13-year-olds, if one side made a long technique, the other party would quickly decide back, and the skillful technique surprised and sighed from the venue.

Bgirl Yumeto was the only female player to participate. Show off a dignified performance with sharp movements. I advanced the piece to the semi-final.

At the demonstration time set between games, three dancers who are active in the world will appear. The performance of RAM, which won the first gold medal this year when breakdance became the Youth Olympic Games, is a masterpiece.

Basketball 3 x 3 exhibition matches and ...

A workshop for future top runners will also be held, which will be a valuable opportunity to learn the fun by receiving direct instruction from top runners at the world level.