Introduction of Japan Union Haginaka Elementary School Date of the event：30.9.2016

Overview

We will introduce the past, present and future of Para triathlon, which is a sport called an ironman

race. Athletes enjoy , cycling, and running like the triathlon. Para triathlon is recognized

as an official competition program at the Rio de Janeiro . We will provide an

opportunity to learn the courage and friendship through Para triathlon and to deepen

understandings of disabled sports.

Target goal

"Let’s think about people with physical disabilities"

① To deepen understandings of people with disabilities by researching, experiencing and

interacting with them and . To develop interests in Paralympic Games and

disabled sports.

② To develop positive attitudes to improve the way to live by learning how people with

disabilities including Paralympians live.

Consistency

・To introduce the Paralympic Games (type of game events, etc.)

・Explanation about the Rio de Janeiro Paralympic Games (host country Brazil, facilities and

equipment of villages for athletes, opening ceremony, etc.)

With photographs of the Rio de Janeiro Games and video footage of domestic conventions, two

program leaders, one of whom is a coach and the other is a referee, explained para triathlon

from their respective positions

・Explanation how to compete, how to classify each class, and how to distinguish each class

・State of the game event venue

Consistency

・To introduce a team who supports the athletes (team manager, coach, mechanic trainer, etc.)

・Role of referees and cards, sign to start a race

・Question time from the students

・Which kind of sports event do you expect for 2020 Tokyo Olympic Paralympic Games?

(Hospitality of Omotenashi spirit, Positive Switch)

Teacher’s comments

We felt the powerful energy to aim upward rather than forward from two Japan team Para

triathletes who participated in the Rio Paralympic Games. This valuable experience brought the

students a great harvest. The students gave comments such as "I learned that we exist by caring

each other" "It is amazing to see supports from others and efforts to improve the environment for

athletes with disability," etc. Many of their feedbacks proved that our initial objective has been

achieved. We think that the students have built foundation of their vision for 2020 Tokyo Olympic

and Paralympic Games. Support by one person is small but the combined supports by many

people will be great force and power. Invisible "tie" has been established by listening to

feedbacks and direct massages from the athletes who are supported. When this "tie" spreads to

other schools and many people widely, our baton will be able to be linked to 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games.