hummel Hosts Inclusive Soccer Event. Designing Ideas Where Diverse Personalities Shine in a Sense of Security
Sports brand hummel held the inclusive soccer tournament 'Gochatano' in Tokyo, gathering about 200 participants. Mixed teams of people with and without intellectual disabilities enjoyed non-competitive games using balance balls, promoting deep interactions.
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Danish sports brand hummel held the inclusive soccer tournament 'Gochatano' in Tokyo in early March. People with and without intellectual disabilities formed mixed teams in an event where winning or losing is not the goal. About 200 people, including players and staff, participated. The Japan-Germany exchange version, involving 1. FC Köln from the German Bundesliga, was held for the 3rd time, making it a day of deepened mixed interactions.
## 21 Types of Uniforms to Intuitively Recognize Teammates
The inclusive soccer tournament 'Gochatano' is an event where people with and without intellectual disabilities are divided into mixed teams of 10 to play soccer using balance balls, balloons, and oversized oval beach balls. By creating situations where even experienced soccer players might struggle to handle the ball or where unexpected plays occur, the event is designed to be easily enjoyable even for those who are not good at sports.
Gochatano, which started with the soccer school 'Trassos' for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, is a soccer event founded on the concept of 'enjoying the mix.' Masayoshi Yoshizawa, who launched Trassos in 2003, said, 'This is our third initiative with Köln, and I feel that the connection between "mixed soccer" and "communication" is deepening. Of course, there are many children participating for the first time, but I feel that the comfortable atmosphere created by everyone makes it easier for them to join in.'
## 21 Types of Uniforms to Intuitively Recognize Teammates
The inclusive soccer tournament 'Gochatano' is an event where people with and without intellectual disabilities are divided into mixed teams of 10 to play soccer using balance balls, balloons, and oversized oval beach balls. By creating situations where even experienced soccer players might struggle to handle the ball or where unexpected plays occur, the event is designed to be easily enjoyable even for those who are not good at sports.
Gochatano, which started with the soccer school 'Trassos' for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, is a soccer event founded on the concept of 'enjoying the mix.' Masayoshi Yoshizawa, who launched Trassos in 2003, said, 'This is our third initiative with Köln, and I feel that the connection between "mixed soccer" and "communication" is deepening. Of course, there are many children participating for the first time, but I feel that the comfortable atmosphere created by everyone makes it easier for them to join in.'