On June 14 (Wed), 15 (Thu), and 27 (Tue) in 2023, FC Tokyo Players' Association, led by FC Tokyo, conducted visits to elementary schools.
The elementary school visits, which have been conducted continuously since 2008, reached their 16th season this year. This season, we visited elementary schools in 6 cities: Fuchu City, Mitaka City, Chofu City, Kodaira City, Nishitokyo City, and Koganei City, as well as in three wards: Suginami Ward, Setagaya Ward, and Shibuya Ward. Additionally, for the first time, we visited an elementary school in Shinjuku Ward, making a total of 10 cities and wards where elementary school visits were conducted.
It was a long time since the last real visit, and it became a fun time of exchange with overflowing smiles from each school.
□Hotaka NAKAMURA (FC Tokyo Player Chairman) Comment
"This season, we conducted player-led elementary school visits for the first time in Shinjuku Ward, in addition to the 6 cities of Fuchu, Mitaka, Chofu, Kodaira, Nishitokyo, and Koganei, as well as Suginami Ward, Setagaya Ward, and Shibuya Ward."
From 2019, it was held online, but it was the first time in four years to visit an elementary school in a real place, so I was able to interact directly with the children after a long time. I hope they learned something useful by experiencing various recreations with FC Tokyo players, and I hope they feel closer to soccer, professional athletes, and the existence of FC Tokyo. We were also able to see the energetic appearance and smiles of the children and receive a lot of energy.
It was an event that was difficult to implement only by the players' association, but it was realized with the support of many people. I am grateful to everyone who was involved. In the future, we will continue to carry out various activities so that more people can support FC Tokyo through such activities.
Thank you for your continued support and encouragement for FC Tokyo in the future.』
□Player Yuto NAGATOMO's Comment※Visited Nishishinjuku Elementary School in Shinjuku Ward, which is hosting the event for the first time.
"FC Tokyo has been visiting elementary schools since 2008, but this was my first time participating. I was looking forward to interacting with energetic children and the atmosphere of the elementary school brought back nostalgic feelings, making it a very refreshing and wonderful time. I told the children to cherish a sense of gratitude and to continue making efforts without giving up, even when things don't go well, so that they can open up new paths and realize their dreams. I myself and FC Tokyo will continue to strive to become a presence that can inspire children to dream even more."
□Visited Elementary Schools (in alphabetical order)
Koganei Municipal Koganei Fourth Elementary School
Kodaira Municipal Kodaira Fourteenth Elementary School
Shibuya Municipal Hatayo Elementary School
Shinjuku Municipal Nishishinjuku Elementary School
Suginami Municipal Inogi Elementary School
Suginami Municipal Suginami Third Elementary School
Setagaya Municipal Matsuo Elementary School
Chofu Municipal Takisaka Elementary School
Nishitokyo Municipal Saka Elementary School
Mitaka City Iguchi Elementary SchoolFuchu Municipal Nisshin Elementary School
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