[Wheelchair Handball] Aiming for a Medal at the World Championships, JWHF Launches Crowdfunding to Realize Intensive Training Camps!

【Notice Regarding Crowdfunding Implementation】

To enhance the competitive strength of the Japanese national team and to conduct intensive training camps in pursuit of a medal at the World Championships, we will commence a crowdfunding campaign starting May 3rd.

This project aims to create an environment where athletes can compete at a higher level, and the funds raised will be utilized to improve training camp facilities, secure training opportunities to enhance competitive ability, and more.

To achieve results on the world stage, in addition to daily efforts, a high-quality preparation environment is essential.

Through this initiative, we aim to establish a system where each athlete can demonstrate their maximum potential.

Your support and cooperation will be a great force to encourage the athletes' challenges.

We kindly ask for your understanding and support.

Overview

Implementation Period

May 3, 2026 (Sunday) - July 31, 2026 (Friday)

Use of Funds

Primary intended use of funds:

- Expenses for intensive training camps (facility usage fees, travel costs, etc.)

- Improvement of the training environment

- Various support expenses contributing to the enhancement of competitive ability

URL

https://for-good.net/project/1003532

Key Points

1. A reinforcement project pioneering the future of parasports

2. Building a continuous reinforcement environment for global competition

3. Creating a foundation for a competitive environment that supports athletes' challenges

Fundraising Method

This project will be implemented using the All-in method. Even if the target amount is not reached, we will adjust the scale and content of the plan and deliver returns.

Official SNS

We will continue to share updates on our progress and activities.

We sincerely ask for your continued warm support.

Japan Wheelchair Handball Federation

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Scenes from the Previous World Championships (2024 / Cairo, Egypt)

The 3rd IHF 4-a-side Wheelchair Handball World Championship was held in Cairo, Egypt, from September 17-21, 2024. Japan received extensive support through crowdfunding and was able to participate in the World Championships for the first time.

Despite being their debut appearance, they competed against the world's best, achieving a final ranking of 5th place. This tournament demonstrated that Japan had narrowed the gap with top teams and could contend with powerhouses, bringing them closer to their long-cherished goal of "winning a medal."

Finally

We have been working to promote and improve wheelchair handball, organizing domestic competitions, experience events, and strengthening the Japanese national team, aiming for the popularization and enhancement of competitive ability of wheelchair handball.

We believe this sport, where people with and without disabilities can play on the same field, holds great potential. However, in Japan, awareness and the number of participants are still insufficient, and the competitive environment is still under development.

Thanks to the extensive support from everyone in the previous crowdfunding, we were able to send the Japanese national team to the World Championships.

However, a continuous and high-quality reinforcement environment is indispensable to compete globally, and currently, athletes and staff still have to rely on their own expenses.

Nevertheless, the athletes continue their daily efforts, aiming to challenge the world from Japan and spread this sport.

This project is an initiative to create an environment that supports these challenges and connects to the future of wheelchair handball.

22nd Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Cup Japan Wheelchair Handball Competition

Contact

Japan Wheelchair Handball Federation (JWHF)

E-mail: press@jwhf.jp

Organization Overview

【Official Name】 General Incorporated Association Japan Wheelchair Handball Federation

【Abbreviation】 JWHF (Japan Wheelchair Handball Federation)

【Established】 March 31, 2003

【Chairman】 Tadashi Handa

The General Incorporated Association Japan Wheelchair Handball Federation, established in 2003, is a central sports organization working to promote and improve wheelchair handball.

Through organizing competitions and experience events nationwide and strengthening the Japanese national team, it has promoted the development of the sport as an inclusive activity where anyone can participate regardless of disability.

Furthermore, through conducting selection trials and intensive training camps for the Japanese national team's participation in international competitions, and through disseminating information at promotional events, it is working on both expanding awareness and improving competitive ability of the sport.