Japan Frescoball Association Announces Establishment of World's First International Frescoball Organization 'União das Associações de Frescobol Internacional'
The Japan Frescoball Association (JFBA), in collaboration with Brazil's federation, has established the world's first international frescoball organization, UAFI, on April 1, 2026, with its headquarters in Naha, Okinawa.
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The Japan Frescoball Association (Representative Director: Kenji Kuboshima, hereinafter "JFBA"), which conducts domestic promotion activities for the communication design sport "Frescoball," announces the establishment of the world's first international frescoball organization, "União das Associações de Frescobol Internacional (International Frescoball Federation)," on April 1, 2026.
Frescoball originated in 1945 at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Its unique "cooperative" gameplay, where facing pairs continue a rally, has continued to fascinate people all over the world for a long time. Now, through the collaboration of the Japan Frescoball Association (JFBA) and the Rio de Janeiro Frescoball Federation (FEFERJ), the establishment of the "União das Associações de Frescobol Internacional (International Frescoball Federation)," the first international organization in the history of global frescoball, has been realized.
The catalyst was the international frescoball tournament "JBG® Suma Frescoball World Cup 2025," which was held for the first time in Japan in October 2025. Through this commemorative tournament staged at Suma Coast in Kobe City, Rio's sister city, marking the 80th anniversary of the sport's origin and the 130th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Brazil, the two countries confirmed their collaboration. At that time, a basic agreement was signed toward the establishment of the international organization.
The UAFI co-representatives are KENJI KUBOSHIMA (JFBA, JAPAN) and PEDRO FELIPE DA COSTA (FEFERJ, BRASIL). SHO YAMASHITA (JFBA, JAPAN) will serve as Secretary-General.
The headquarters will be in Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture. Blessed with warm and beautiful beaches throughout the year, this location has also progressed as a strengthening base for the domestic promotion of frescoball, hosting events such as the "Okinawa Frescoball Camp" and "Okinawa Frescoball Agenda."
Moving forward, we will strive for the development of global frescoball through initiatives such as holding regular international frescoball tournaments and increasing the number of member countries. Please look forward to it.
Frescoball originated in 1945 at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Its unique "cooperative" gameplay, where facing pairs continue a rally, has continued to fascinate people all over the world for a long time. Now, through the collaboration of the Japan Frescoball Association (JFBA) and the Rio de Janeiro Frescoball Federation (FEFERJ), the establishment of the "União das Associações de Frescobol Internacional (International Frescoball Federation)," the first international organization in the history of global frescoball, has been realized.
The catalyst was the international frescoball tournament "JBG® Suma Frescoball World Cup 2025," which was held for the first time in Japan in October 2025. Through this commemorative tournament staged at Suma Coast in Kobe City, Rio's sister city, marking the 80th anniversary of the sport's origin and the 130th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Brazil, the two countries confirmed their collaboration. At that time, a basic agreement was signed toward the establishment of the international organization.
The UAFI co-representatives are KENJI KUBOSHIMA (JFBA, JAPAN) and PEDRO FELIPE DA COSTA (FEFERJ, BRASIL). SHO YAMASHITA (JFBA, JAPAN) will serve as Secretary-General.
The headquarters will be in Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture. Blessed with warm and beautiful beaches throughout the year, this location has also progressed as a strengthening base for the domestic promotion of frescoball, hosting events such as the "Okinawa Frescoball Camp" and "Okinawa Frescoball Agenda."
Moving forward, we will strive for the development of global frescoball through initiatives such as holding regular international frescoball tournaments and increasing the number of member countries. Please look forward to it.