[Okayama University] Okayama University Weight Training Club's Hiroki Sugino Takes 2nd Place, Tomohiro Nakamura Takes 5th Place at "All Japan Powerlifting Championship"!

May 3, 2026
National University Corporation Okayama University

https://www.okayama-u.ac.jp/

◆ Overview

Two members of the Weight Training Club at National University Corporation Okayama University (Headquarters: Kita-ku, Okayama City; President: Yasutomo Nasu) participated in the "All Japan Powerlifting Championship" held from February 13-15, 2026, at the New Miyazaki Prefectural Gymnasium. Hiroki Sugino (3rd year, Faculty of Education) achieved 2nd place in the Men's Junior 83kg class, and Tomohiro Nakamura (1st year, Faculty of Economics) achieved 5th place in the Men's Junior 53kg class!

The competition featured two divisions: the General Classic Division and the Junior/Sub-Junior Classic Division. Top-level athletes from across the country competed fiercely. Sugino recorded a total of 677.5kg (Squat 240kg, Bench Press 165kg, Deadlift 272.5kg), and Nakamura recorded a total of 422.5kg (Squat 140kg, Bench Press 100kg, Deadlift 182.5kg), generating excitement in the venue.

After the competition, Sugino commented, "Although I missed out on the championship, it was a good experience. I will work hard towards winning the intercollegiate championship next year." Nakamura also spoke about his next goal, saying, "It was a disappointing result as I was aiming for a medal, but it was a good experience. I will continue to practice hard to aim for a good ranking."

We look forward to the future success of the Okayama University Weight Training Club, which continues to gain experience by competing with top-level athletes in many competitions! Please continue to look forward to the initiatives of Okayama University, an open regional core and distinctive research university, and the Okayama University Weight Training Club.

This matter was released on May 3, 2026.

Nakamura lifting 182.5kg in deadlift

Sugino lifting 272.5kg in deadlift

Award ceremony (Nakamura: second from left)

◆ References

・Okayama University Weight Training Club
　http://www.ouwtc.com/

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