スポーツ｜小池知事、甲子園で高校球児応援 / Sports | Governor Koike cheers for high school baseball players at Koshien.

Summary

In the summer of 2025, Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike visited Koshien Stadium to support Nihon University Third High School.

During a regular press conference before the game, Governor Koike expressed her hopes that the players from Nihon University Third would showcase the results of their hard work in practice, and she shared her excitement about attending Koshien after a long time. Koshien is regarded as the sacred ground of high school baseball, bustling with many fans, and particularly during the final game, there is a tremendous surge of enthusiasm. Governor Koike’s visit has also garnered attention as part of efforts to promote sports.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Chako: Hey Log, I heard Governor Koike went to Koshien! Isn’t that amazing?
Log: It definitely is; it’s rare for a governor to support a team directly. It shows she has high hopes for Nihon University Third High School.
Chako: Exactly! That game sounds like it was really exciting!
Navi: High school baseball is a special event for the community, so the governor’s visit reaffirms its significance.
Log: It must be a huge motivation for the high school players to have the governor cheering them on.
Chako: I want to cheer like that in such an electrifying atmosphere!

Admin’s Note

I believe Governor Koike’s support for high school baseball players at Koshien is very meaningful for the promotion of sports. In particular, cheering in front of a large crowd can be a great source of encouragement for the athletes. High school baseball is also an event that strengthens community bonds, so I felt that the governor’s visit played a symbolic role in that regard. I hope such initiatives will continue in the future.