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First-time entrants Kyushu University target wins over Hokkaido and Tohoku
Kyushu University entered the All-Japan Inter-University Women's Ekiden for the first time in Sendai, Japan.
The 44th edition of the race was held on October 25, with 27 teams competing over six legs covering 38 kilometres.
Kyushu's coach said the team was focused on beating Hokkaido and Tohoku, two other national universities.
He praised the runners' initiative and urged them to keep attacking rather than give up.
Fukuoka University set a target of 12th place as it took part for the 17th consecutive year.
Fukuoka was without a key runner who was injured shortly before the race, and its captain hoped to give the team a strong start in the first leg.
The available details do not give the race's final results.
Kyushu University is making its first appearance at the All-Japan University Women’s Ekiden.
Coach Takuto Inada said the team would focus on beating fellow national universities Hokkaido University and Tohoku University.
The 44th edition of the race was scheduled to take place in Sendai on October 25.
The race covers six sections over 38 kilometers.
The opening ceremony was held in Sendai on October 24.
- Who
- Kyushu University’s women’s team, coached by Takuto Inada.
- What
- The team is making its first appearance in the All-Japan University Women’s Ekiden and is targeting wins over Hokkaido University and Tohoku University.
- When
- October 25, 2026.
- Where
- Sendai, Japan.
- Why
- Not stated
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The opening ceremony for the 44th All-Japan University Women’s Ekiden was held at a hotel in Sendai.
The race was scheduled to take place in Sendai.
- Kyushu University
- First appearance
- Target opponents
- Hokkaido University and Tohoku University
- Race format
- Six sections, 38 kilometers
- Opening ceremony
- October 24, Sendai
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What people are saying
The players have initiative. I hope each of them will keep attacking forward without giving up.