Mr. Eiji Ogo (Faculty of Human Sciences, Professor, Track and Field Director, and Ekiden Director) of Kanagawa University (President Makoto Oguma) Track and Field Ekiden Team will retire from his role as Ekiden coach on January 3, 2024, From the 4th, Mr. Tsuyoshi Nakano (current head coach) will be appointed as the Ekiden coach. Thank you for your continued guidance and support.
[Comment on Mr. Eiji Daigo’s retirement as Ekiden coach]
I would like to thank you for allowing me to lead the team for so many years since I was appointed as coach in 1989.
We have decided to pass on the training and strengthening of the Ekiden team to the next generation. To all the current students, alumni, their parents, and high school teachers who have come to our university’s doors, as well as our university’s faculty and staff, alumni of the track and field club, the Imperial Palace Association, the supporters’ association, and the fans of the Shinto University Ekiden team. Thank you very much for your help. Thank you again. thank you very much.
[Eiji Ohgo Profile]
Graduated from Nippon Sport Science University Graduate School in 1989 and became coach at Kanagawa University in the same year
1991 The team participates in the Hakone Ekiden for the first time in 18 years.
1997: First Hakone Ekiden victory; the following year, 1998: Second consecutive Hakone Ekiden victory
2017 49th All Japan University Ekiden Championship (3rd time in 20 years)
[Comments from Tsuyoshi Nakano on his appointment as Ekiden coach]
My name is Tsuyoshi Nakano and I will be the Director of the Track and Field Ekiden. Thank you for your continued understanding and support.
As the successor to my mentor, Professor Ogo, I feel a strong sense of responsibility, and I am grateful for the opportunity to pursue my dreams together with the students.
Keeping in mind “proactive progress”, which is one of the founding principles of our university, we would like to convey the courage of the Kanagawa University Ekiden team from here in Yokohama, and we hope that you will support the students who continue to take on challenges. Masu. We look forward to your continued support of the Kanagawa University Athletics Department.
[Tsuyoshi Nakano Profile]
1995 Graduated from Kanagawa University, Faculty of Foreign Studies (Hakone Ekiden: 6th ward in the 69th, 1st ward in the 70th, 2nd ward in the 71st)
1995 Joined Sagawa Express (currently SG Holdings): Athletics club athlete
2008 Appointed director of SG Holdings Track and Field Club
2021: Appointed coach of Kanagawa University Track and Field Ekiden Team; 2023: Appointed head coach.
About the press conference
A press conference will also be held in conjunction with the change of manager.
If you are a member of the media and would like to participate, please contact the Public Relations Department by email in advance.
●Track and Field Ekiden Team Ekiden Coach Change Press Conference
◆Date and time: Thursday, January 18, 2024 16:00-17:00 ◆Venue: Auditorium 305, Building 3, Yokohama Campus, Kanagawa University
◆Contents: Greetings from the Ogo Athletics Club coach, greetings from the Nakano Ekiden coach, Q&A, photo shoot
*On the day of the event, a Hakone Ekiden report session will be held at the Yokohama campus from 17:30. Please check the official website for details.
2024-01-03 05:28:52
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