What is the purpose of the "Face-off Meeting" between Governor Kuroiwa and ice hockey players?

The purpose of the meeting is to exchange opinions to promote ice hockey, triggered by the upcoming 81st National Sports Festival Winter Competition Ice Hockey Competition.

When and where will the "Face-off Meeting" take place?

It will take place on Thursday, April 16, 2026, from 14:40 to 15:00 at the Kanagawa Prefectural Government, New Building 5F, Meeting Room 5.

Who are the visitors attending from the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics?

The visitors are Riko Kawaguchi (Player) for the Olympics Ice Hockey and Yudai Ishikawa (Player) for the Paralympics Para Ice Hockey.

What is the scheduled agenda for the "Face-off Meeting"?

The agenda consists of the Opening, Introduction of Visitors & Greetings, Governor's Greeting, Opinion Exchange, Commemorative Photo, and Closing.

Is media coverage permitted for this event, and is there an interview session?

Yes, media coverage is possible on the day by coming directly to the venue, and an interview session with the visitors will be held after the commemorative photo.

Governor Kuroiwa and Active Ice Hockey Players to Hold "Face-off Meeting" for Opinion Exchange!!

Published Apr 10, 2026 11:10 PM ・ Updated Jun 18, 2026 1:42 PM ・ 4 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

Kanagawa Prefecture will hold a "Face-off Meeting" where Governor Kuroiwa will exchange opinions with active ice hockey players to promote ice hockey, leveraging the upcoming "81st National Sports Festival Winter Competition Ice Hockey Competition." This event aims to foster regional sports and increase public interest.

We will hold a "Face-off Meeting" where Governor Kuroiwa and active ice hockey players will exchange opinions to promote ice hockey, triggered by the "81st National Sports Festival Winter Competition Ice Hockey Competition" to be held in our prefecture in January 2025!!

1. Date and Time Thursday, April 16, 2026, from 14:40 to 15:00

2. Location Kanagawa Prefectural Government, New Building 5F, Meeting Room 5

3. Visitors Kanagawa Prefecture Representative Team for the 80th National Sports Festival Winter Competition Ice Hockey Competition Senior Men's Captain: Daiki Matsuura (Player) Youth Men's Player: *To be confirmed*

Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, Paralympics Olympics: Riko Kawaguchi (Player) - Ice Hockey Paralympics: Yudai Ishikawa (Player) - Para Ice Hockey

Yokohama GRITS (Professional Ice Hockey Team) Co-Representative GM: Takashi Mikoshiba Alternate Captain: Keigo Minoshima (Player)

Kanagawa Ice Hockey Federation Vice Chairman: Norihiko Hasegawa

4. Prefectural Attendees Governor, Director of Sports Bureau, etc.

5. Agenda (1) Opening (2) Introduction of Visitors & Greetings (3) Governor's Greeting (4) Opinion Exchange (5) Commemorative Photo (6) Closing

6. Media Coverage Media coverage is possible on the day. Please come directly to the venue. An interview session with the visitors will be held after the commemorative photo.

Inquiries: (Secretariat of the Executive Committee for the 81st National Sports Festival Winter Competition Ice Hockey Competition) Kanagawa Prefectural Government, Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau Sports Division, Competition Sports Group Phone: 045-285-0797 Keywords: Ice Hockey, Kokuspō, Winter Kokuspō, National Sports Festival

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