Hyoga Kiuchi and Sae Hatakeyama Claim First Victories of the Season at JBMXF Daito Kentaku Series Round 2 Chiba!
Hyoga Kiuchi and Sae Hatakeyama secured their first victories of the season at the 2026 JBMXF Daito Kentaku Series Round 2 Chiba competition. Kiuchi won the Men's Championship, while Hatakeyama triumphed in the Women's Championship, showcasing exciting races.
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Hyoga Kiuchi (#521) overcame Ryunosuke Kishi (#504) in a fierce battle for the top spot to secure his first victory of the season!
The 2026 JBMXF Daito Kentaku Series Round 2 Chiba tournament was held at Shonan Speedway in Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture. The winner of the Men's Championship was Hyoga Kiuchi, and the winner of the Women's Championship was Sae Hatakeyama.
## Men's Championship
In the Men's Championship final, Hyoga Kiuchi (BMX Sarrians), who started from the inside lane, took the lead at the first corner and finished first, holding off Ryunosuke Kishi (Motocross International). Kishi placed second, and Yuwa Sakamoto (Nologo Racing Japan) placed third.
From right: Winner Hyoga Kiuchi, 2nd place Ryunosuke Kishi, 3rd place Yuwa Sakamoto
### Comment from Men's Championship Winner Hyoga Kiuchi
"My gate starts were good throughout the day. Although the wind was strong at the end, I was able to win without losing concentration. I started from the inside lane in the final, and Kishi-kun came out from the outside, but I managed to hold him off. I have another race tomorrow, so I will stay focused and aim to race without injury throughout this year."
## Women's Championship
Sae Hatakeyama (#85) finished first in two out of three races to claim victory!
The Women's Championship was contested by five riders in a three-race cumulative format. Sae Hatakeyama (Kanagawa Prefecture BMX Association) finished second in the first race due to a start error but finished first in the second and third races, securing her first victory of the season. Yui Yabuta (Kansai BMX Federation) placed second, and Kanami Tanno (Kanagawa BMX Association) placed third.
From left: 2nd place Yui Yabuta, Winner Sae Hatakeyama, 3rd place Kanami Tanno
### Comment from Women's Championship Winner Sae Hatakeyama
"In the first race, I hit the gate at the start and fell behind, but since I was in the inside lane, I managed to finish second. In the third race, I was concerned about the strong wind, but I thought if I won here, I would be the champion, so I started without worrying. After taking the lead in the second straight, I focused on maintaining my position and was able to win. This year, there's the Asian Games, and I'll be racing to win there. I'm getting better at winning Asian races, so I'll work hard to compete at a higher level in the World Cup and World Championships."
## Highlighted Challenge Category Races
A major appeal of BMX racing is that competition can start from age 5. The age-group Challenge Categories feature exciting battles among youth athletes aiming to become future top athletes, as well as adult riders who enjoy BMX racing as a lifelong sport.
- Girls 9-10 years old winner: Ritsuno Araki (Chiba Prefecture BMX Association)
- Boys 11-12 years old winner: Ikkei Hashimoto (#W4 / Tokyo BMX Association), with the largest entry of 26 riders across all categories.
- Boys 13-14 years old winner: Rihito Kojima (#125 / Kansai BMX Federation)
- Girls 15 years old and over winner: Mana Sawada (#W1 / Chichibu BMX Association)
- Boys 15-16 years old winner: Atsuwa Umezawa (#W8 / Chichibu BMX Association)
- Men 30 years old and over winner: Shinichi Yoshimura (#172 / Chichibu BMX Association)
Tournament results can be downloaded from the link below.
## Tournament Overview
- **Tournament Name**: 2026 JBMXF Daito Kentaku Series Round 2 Chiba Tournament / Round 3 Tokyo Tournament
- **Organizer**: Japan BMX Federation (JBMXF)
- **Management**: Chiba Prefecture BMX Association, Tokyo BMX Association
- **Sanctioned by**: Japan Cycling Federation (JCF)
- **Cooperation**: Chiba Cycling Federation, Tokyo Cycling Federation (in no particular order)
- **Support**: Kashiwa Shonan Yumefarm
- **Sponsor**: Daito Kentaku Co., Ltd.
- **Dates**: May 2 (Sat) - May 4 (Mon holiday), 2026
- **Venue**: Shonan Speedway, 1-1 Fuse, Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture, 270-1465
- **Events**: BMX Racing (Championship level, Challenge level)
## What is BMX Racing?
BMX is a sport said to have originated in the 1970s in the United States when children imitated motorcycle motocross. It has spread worldwide with dynamic racing where up to eight riders start simultaneously on a 300-450m course, competing for finishing order. Its free competitive nature also gave birth to a derivative sport called Freestyle. BMX Racing was adopted as an official event at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and has become a popular sport globally. The Japan BMX Federation was established in 1984 and actively organizes BMX racing competitions and promotes the sport.
The 2026 JBMXF Daito Kentaku Series Round 2 Chiba tournament was held at Shonan Speedway in Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture. The winner of the Men's Championship was Hyoga Kiuchi, and the winner of the Women's Championship was Sae Hatakeyama.
## Men's Championship
In the Men's Championship final, Hyoga Kiuchi (BMX Sarrians), who started from the inside lane, took the lead at the first corner and finished first, holding off Ryunosuke Kishi (Motocross International). Kishi placed second, and Yuwa Sakamoto (Nologo Racing Japan) placed third.
From right: Winner Hyoga Kiuchi, 2nd place Ryunosuke Kishi, 3rd place Yuwa Sakamoto
### Comment from Men's Championship Winner Hyoga Kiuchi
"My gate starts were good throughout the day. Although the wind was strong at the end, I was able to win without losing concentration. I started from the inside lane in the final, and Kishi-kun came out from the outside, but I managed to hold him off. I have another race tomorrow, so I will stay focused and aim to race without injury throughout this year."
## Women's Championship
Sae Hatakeyama (#85) finished first in two out of three races to claim victory!
The Women's Championship was contested by five riders in a three-race cumulative format. Sae Hatakeyama (Kanagawa Prefecture BMX Association) finished second in the first race due to a start error but finished first in the second and third races, securing her first victory of the season. Yui Yabuta (Kansai BMX Federation) placed second, and Kanami Tanno (Kanagawa BMX Association) placed third.
From left: 2nd place Yui Yabuta, Winner Sae Hatakeyama, 3rd place Kanami Tanno
### Comment from Women's Championship Winner Sae Hatakeyama
"In the first race, I hit the gate at the start and fell behind, but since I was in the inside lane, I managed to finish second. In the third race, I was concerned about the strong wind, but I thought if I won here, I would be the champion, so I started without worrying. After taking the lead in the second straight, I focused on maintaining my position and was able to win. This year, there's the Asian Games, and I'll be racing to win there. I'm getting better at winning Asian races, so I'll work hard to compete at a higher level in the World Cup and World Championships."
## Highlighted Challenge Category Races
A major appeal of BMX racing is that competition can start from age 5. The age-group Challenge Categories feature exciting battles among youth athletes aiming to become future top athletes, as well as adult riders who enjoy BMX racing as a lifelong sport.
- Girls 9-10 years old winner: Ritsuno Araki (Chiba Prefecture BMX Association)
- Boys 11-12 years old winner: Ikkei Hashimoto (#W4 / Tokyo BMX Association), with the largest entry of 26 riders across all categories.
- Boys 13-14 years old winner: Rihito Kojima (#125 / Kansai BMX Federation)
- Girls 15 years old and over winner: Mana Sawada (#W1 / Chichibu BMX Association)
- Boys 15-16 years old winner: Atsuwa Umezawa (#W8 / Chichibu BMX Association)
- Men 30 years old and over winner: Shinichi Yoshimura (#172 / Chichibu BMX Association)
Tournament results can be downloaded from the link below.
## Tournament Overview
- **Tournament Name**: 2026 JBMXF Daito Kentaku Series Round 2 Chiba Tournament / Round 3 Tokyo Tournament
- **Organizer**: Japan BMX Federation (JBMXF)
- **Management**: Chiba Prefecture BMX Association, Tokyo BMX Association
- **Sanctioned by**: Japan Cycling Federation (JCF)
- **Cooperation**: Chiba Cycling Federation, Tokyo Cycling Federation (in no particular order)
- **Support**: Kashiwa Shonan Yumefarm
- **Sponsor**: Daito Kentaku Co., Ltd.
- **Dates**: May 2 (Sat) - May 4 (Mon holiday), 2026
- **Venue**: Shonan Speedway, 1-1 Fuse, Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture, 270-1465
- **Events**: BMX Racing (Championship level, Challenge level)
## What is BMX Racing?
BMX is a sport said to have originated in the 1970s in the United States when children imitated motorcycle motocross. It has spread worldwide with dynamic racing where up to eight riders start simultaneously on a 300-450m course, competing for finishing order. Its free competitive nature also gave birth to a derivative sport called Freestyle. BMX Racing was adopted as an official event at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and has become a popular sport globally. The Japan BMX Federation was established in 1984 and actively organizes BMX racing competitions and promotes the sport.