April Dream: Transforming Sports from 'Competition' to 'Tool for Interaction'
General Incorporated Association Joynt announced its 'April Dream' to redefine sports from 'competition' to 'a tool for interaction,' aiming to expand 'Sparkle Activities' nationwide to connect multiple generations from children to seniors. This initiative seeks to address modern societal loneliness and health challenges through new community formation via sports.
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General Incorporated Association Joynt (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Kohei Kire) is participating in April Dream, an initiative to make April 1st a day to 'talk about dreams' rather than 'tell lies.'
This press release is the dream of 'General Incorporated Association Joynt.'
■ Overview of the Dream
Dissolving loneliness with the 'essence' of sports and creating a place where people can shine throughout their lives.
We translate sports from 'something that competes in skill and victory' into 'a tool for interaction' that enriches the mind and body of everyone, and we will expand 'Sparkle Activities' nationwide, connecting children and seniors on a flat playing field.
Bringing the 'passion that transcends words and connects hearts' experienced in the world of professional rugby not only to stadiums but also to everyday parks and public squares.
People who are not good at exercise, seniors who have retired from active life, and working-age generations gather and support each other, guided by an oval ball.
Currently, our company operates such a community called 'Oto-Rug.'
Our dream is to expand beyond rugby to sports in general and create 'the world's freest adult social club.'
■ Why we advocate this dream: The 'walls of sports' faced by modern society
In current Japan, there are several major 'walls' that hinder health maintenance and interaction.
- Resistance to 'health promotion' among seniors
Obligation to 'for health' and guidance that treats them like patients tend to be avoided.
- High hurdles due to competitiveness
Images like 'I'll cause trouble if I'm not good' and 'I'm scared of intense contact' deter beginners and seniors from participating.
- Generational disconnect and loneliness
Even if there are specific sports organizations in the community, there is a lack of places for 'diagonal relationships' where multiple generations can interact on a flat basis.
Through 5 years of 'Oto-Rug' operation, we have accumulated know-how to transform rugby into 'the ultimate tool for interaction.'
Leveraging this achievement, we will challenge further social contribution by incorporating the essence of various ball games beyond rugby.
■ The future we envision with 'Sparkle Activities'
When this dream comes true, the following scenery will spread across parks and public squares in Japan:
'Health promotion without saying health' - Instead of 'exercising for health,' people become 'engrossed because it's fun.'
As a result, we aim for a state where it naturally leads to frailty prevention, prevention of cognitive decline, and the construction of local mutual assistance networks.
'Frankness where we can bother each other.'
Keywords: #AprilDream, Rugby, Sports Community, Adult Social Club, Opportunity, Community, Communication, Well-being, Lifelong Sports, Social Sports
This press release is the dream of 'General Incorporated Association Joynt.'
■ Overview of the Dream
Dissolving loneliness with the 'essence' of sports and creating a place where people can shine throughout their lives.
We translate sports from 'something that competes in skill and victory' into 'a tool for interaction' that enriches the mind and body of everyone, and we will expand 'Sparkle Activities' nationwide, connecting children and seniors on a flat playing field.
Bringing the 'passion that transcends words and connects hearts' experienced in the world of professional rugby not only to stadiums but also to everyday parks and public squares.
People who are not good at exercise, seniors who have retired from active life, and working-age generations gather and support each other, guided by an oval ball.
Currently, our company operates such a community called 'Oto-Rug.'
Our dream is to expand beyond rugby to sports in general and create 'the world's freest adult social club.'
■ Why we advocate this dream: The 'walls of sports' faced by modern society
In current Japan, there are several major 'walls' that hinder health maintenance and interaction.
- Resistance to 'health promotion' among seniors
Obligation to 'for health' and guidance that treats them like patients tend to be avoided.
- High hurdles due to competitiveness
Images like 'I'll cause trouble if I'm not good' and 'I'm scared of intense contact' deter beginners and seniors from participating.
- Generational disconnect and loneliness
Even if there are specific sports organizations in the community, there is a lack of places for 'diagonal relationships' where multiple generations can interact on a flat basis.
Through 5 years of 'Oto-Rug' operation, we have accumulated know-how to transform rugby into 'the ultimate tool for interaction.'
Leveraging this achievement, we will challenge further social contribution by incorporating the essence of various ball games beyond rugby.
■ The future we envision with 'Sparkle Activities'
When this dream comes true, the following scenery will spread across parks and public squares in Japan:
'Health promotion without saying health' - Instead of 'exercising for health,' people become 'engrossed because it's fun.'
As a result, we aim for a state where it naturally leads to frailty prevention, prevention of cognitive decline, and the construction of local mutual assistance networks.
'Frankness where we can bother each other.'
Keywords: #AprilDream, Rugby, Sports Community, Adult Social Club, Opportunity, Community, Communication, Well-being, Lifelong Sports, Social Sports