Racer experience event held with para sports legend Yoshiaki Nagao

We invited Mr. Yoshifumi Nagao, a legend in the para sports world who is also an ambassador of the "Kobe 2024 Para Athletics World Championships" and has a record of seven Paralympic appearances, to make a racer (competition wheelchair). We will hold an event where you can experience it at the "33rd Kobe Welfare and Health Fair". Please take this rare opportunity to experience the charm of parasports.

1 Date and time

Sunday, October 2, 2020
10:00 to 12:00, 13:00 to 15:00 (Mr. Nagao will be on stage from 11:00 to 11:30)

2 place

Village of Happiness Gymnasium 1-1 Village of Happiness, Kita-ku, Kobe 651-1106

3 Contents

Racer experience with Mr. Yoshiaki Nagao (Experience riding a racer under Mr. Nagao's lecture)
*We will accept on a first-come, first-served basis at the venue.
* Since the racer seats are narrow, it is mainly intended for elementary and junior high school students.
* An original sticker will be presented to those who have experienced it.

【reference】

Mr. Yoshifumi Nagao

<Profile>

Born February 9, 1963 Born in Miki City, Hyogo Prefecture

<Main competition history>
Participated in 7 Paralympic Games, the most for any Japanese.
2004 Athens Paralympics Japanese team captain, 4×400m (T53/54 class)
Bronze medal acquisition

<Affiliation>
Anaori Carbon Co., Ltd.