Urawa Urawa Reds and Saitama Prefecture are pleased to announce that they will be hosting a goalball experience session with members of the Japanese men's goalball national team, "Orion JAPAN," who won a gold medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, (Sat) the 17th round of the 2025 Meiji Yasuda J1 League against FC Tokyo on Saturday, May 17th [MATCH PARTNER BizReach].

This is being held as part of the promotion of the SDGs by Urawa Urawa Reds, the Saitama Prefecture SDGs Partner, and Saitama Prefecture. Through the experience of parasports, participants will be able to experience the fun and importance of sports and physical activity, and aim to contribute to SDGs Goal 3, "Ensure good health and well-being for all."

The event will welcome instructors Kazuya Kaneko (from Saitama City) and Haruki Torii, captains of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games winning team Orion Japan, as well as allowing participants to try out goalball. Kaneko and Torii are also scheduled to demonstrate their world-class skills.

Reds brand ambassador Masayuki Okano will also be appearing at the event! We look forward to your participation.
(With the cooperation of the Japan Goalball Association)

What is Goalball?
It is a parasport designed for people with visual impairments. Everyone plays while blindfolded with eyeshades, so it is a unique sport that does not rely on eyesight, but on hearing, touch, and teamwork to win or lose. Players roll a rubber ball weighing about 1.25 kg with a bell inside, relying only on the sound to defend their own side.


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Japan Goalball Association
Goalball Experience Event Overview
Target Trial (Sat) May 17th 2025 Meiji Yasuda J1 League Round 17 vs. FC Tokyo [MATCH PARTNER BizReach] (Kickoff 16:00, Saitama Stadium)
Location: Saitama Stadium Futsal Court A
Target: Anyone
*Those participating in the trial session should wear comfortable clothing.

Instructor introduction

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Kazuya Kaneko (player)
Captain of "Orion JAPAN"
Born in Saitama City


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Haruki Torii
"Orion JAPAN" Members
Young ace candidate


Masayuki Okano
Reds Brand Ambassador
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　

schedule
[Trial session] Advance registration required (maximum 20 people per session, if there are many applicants a lottery will be held)
Part 1: 13:00-13:20
・Part 2: 13:20-13:40
・Part 3: 13:50-14:10
・Part 4: 14:10-14:30

[Open session (demonstration of the sport by Kaneko and Torii)]
14:30-15:00 (free viewing, no reservations required)

How to apply for a trial session
Please apply via the Saitama Prefecture website's electronic application and notification service using the URL or QR code below (until 12:00 on Monday, May 12th)
https://apply.e-tumo.jp/pref-saitama-u/profile/userLogin_initDisplay?nextURL=CqTLFdO4vobejjVditOPdN7dRrdLP0zYtUINsUzZVMswsDRUI3Fhfuh%2BSF3HRkf7BSQ1l2160bxW%0D%0A3qZQiiqNu70WYnZczqHyj0cLe7%2FXRd4%3DqokwognAlrE%3D%0D%0A



Those who participate in the trial session (Part 1 to Part 4) will receive a special Urawa Reds mug.


Gift Campaign
We are currently running a campaign to give away original Japan Goalball Association (JGOALBALL ASSOCIATION) key chains to 20 lucky winners.

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To apply, please use the Saitama version of the SDGs promotion app "S³ (S Cube)".

Learn more
https://www.pref.saitama.lg.jp/a0102/news/page/news2025050101.html