Badminton 'Tomioka World Project' to be Held: Fostering Junior Talent and Global Exchange
Tomioka Town, Fukushima, will host an international badminton project for junior athletes in May 2026. Featuring a workshop by Kento Momota, the event aims to nurture future stars and broadcast the town's recovery to the world.
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The international badminton tournament 'Tomioka World Project' will be held at the Tomioka Town General Gymnasium and the Futaba Future School Gymnasium.
Organizer: Tomioka Town Sakura Culture and Sports Promotion Public Corporation.
Supervisor: Fukushima Prefectural Futaba Future School Badminton Club.
- Kento Momota Workshop for Players: Friday, May 1, 2026, 14:00–16:00
- Special Pre-tournament: Saturday, May 2 & Sunday, May 3, 2026, from 9:00
- Main Tournament: Monday, May 4 – Wednesday, May 6, 2026, from 9:00
*Observation of the workshop and matches is free of charge.
Venues: Tomioka Town General Gymnasium, Futaba Future School Gymnasium.
Over 200 junior badminton players from Japan and overseas will participate in exchange matches. The project aims to broaden their global perspectives and improve their future competitiveness.
Objectives of the Tomioka World Project:
1. To discover and nurture athletes who will follow in the footsteps of Kento Momota, Yuta Watanabe, and Arisa Higashino, who represent Fukushima on the world stage.
2. To provide junior players with international exchange opportunities to enhance their competitive level from an early age.
3. To deepen understanding of disaster recovery by showcasing the footprints of reconstruction in the area affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake.
Organizer: Tomioka Town Sakura Culture and Sports Promotion Public Corporation.
Supervisor: Fukushima Prefectural Futaba Future School Badminton Club.
- Kento Momota Workshop for Players: Friday, May 1, 2026, 14:00–16:00
- Special Pre-tournament: Saturday, May 2 & Sunday, May 3, 2026, from 9:00
- Main Tournament: Monday, May 4 – Wednesday, May 6, 2026, from 9:00
*Observation of the workshop and matches is free of charge.
Venues: Tomioka Town General Gymnasium, Futaba Future School Gymnasium.
Over 200 junior badminton players from Japan and overseas will participate in exchange matches. The project aims to broaden their global perspectives and improve their future competitiveness.
Objectives of the Tomioka World Project:
1. To discover and nurture athletes who will follow in the footsteps of Kento Momota, Yuta Watanabe, and Arisa Higashino, who represent Fukushima on the world stage.
2. To provide junior players with international exchange opportunities to enhance their competitive level from an early age.
3. To deepen understanding of disaster recovery by showcasing the footprints of reconstruction in the area affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake.