[Niigata University of Food and Agriculture] Judo Club Secures First Hokushin'etsu Title

The Judo Club of Niigata University of Food and Agriculture (Tainai City), part of the NSG Group, has won the Hokushin'etsu Student Judo Tournament held at the Ishikawa Prefectural Budokan in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture. This marks the club's first victory since its founding.

In the final, they defeated Fukui University of Technology 3-0 to reach the pinnacle of the Hokushin'etsu region.

[Tournament Results]
Winner: Niigata University of Food and Agriculture
Runner-up: Fukui University of Technology
3rd Place: Hokuriku University

[Match Results]
Semifinals
Niigata University of Food and Agriculture 4-1 Kanazawa Gakuin University

Final
Niigata University of Food and Agriculture 3-0 Fukui University of Technology

With this victory, the team has qualified for the All Japan Student Judo Championship, which will be held in June.

The Niigata University of Food and Agriculture Judo Club focuses not only on athletic improvement but also on nurturing human character. This first victory is a result of the students' daily efforts combined with support from the local community and university staff.

Head Coach Riki Hoshino constantly tells his students, 'Whether you add value to the championship you won through your efforts or diminish it depends on your actions from here on.'

Moving forward to the national tournament, the team remains united in their pursuit of further improvement. We appreciate your continued support for the Niigata University of Food and Agriculture Judo Club.

Furthermore, the club's initiatives have been featured on the All Japan Judo Federation's official YouTube channel, 'Zenjuren TV,' drawing attention for their focus on regional collaboration and character development in addition to competitive excellence.