It looks like Deaflympics athletes are coming to Kwansei Gakuin University.
(Info provided by Sami-san)
The “Deaflympics” is an Olympic-style competition where people who are deaf or hard of hearing compete as athletes.
Meet and interact with Deaflympics athletes!
When is it?
- Saturday, February 28, 2026, 13:00-15:00
Where is it?
- Kwansei Gakuin University, Uegahara Campus, Building G, Room 201
Building G is on the west side, toward Kobe, as seen from the central lawn. It’s usually used by the School of International Studies.
Who’s coming?
- Shuhei Otsubo (volleyball)
- Chihiro Numakura (badminton)
Both of them represented Japan at the Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics, and they are from the National University Corporation Tsukuba University of Technology in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture.
What will they do?
- They’ll talk about the Deaflympics, including their impressions from taking part in the event. It sounds like they’ll share all kinds of stories about the Deaflympics. (Sign language interpretation available)
- Interaction through sports experiences using sign cheering and sign language
How do you join?
- It’s free, but advance registration is required. (Deadline: February 25)
Finally
Just like the Olympics, the Deaflympics are held once every four years. Apparently, 81 countries took part in last year’s Tokyo event. Having athletes like that speak at Kwansei Gakuin feels like a pretty special opportunity.
