KUAS Powerlifting Team Wins At the 51st All Japan Student Powerlifting Championships
Nov 21, 2024
General
Eight student athletes from Kyoto University of Advanced Science (KUAS) brought home the coveted overall team championship title at the prestigious 51st All-Japan Student Powerlifting Championships, held on November 16th and 17th at Okayama University. This impressive feat marks KUAS’s second team championship victory in the last three years.
The competition serves as a national stage to identify Japan’s most talented student powerlifters, with individual and team categories. The top five finishers from each individual competition then compete collectively for the coveted team title. KUAS’s strength was undeniable, with two individual championship wins and impressive records across the board from all eight team members.
A huge congratulations to the KUAS Powerlifting Team on their remarkable achievement! We extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who supported their journey.
Below are some of the student athletes who placed top 3 in the 51st All-Japan Student Powerlifting Championships.
Men’s 66kg Class
1st Place, record: 596.0kg
Men’s Best Newcomer Award
| Name | Kohei Hoshino |
| Program | Department of Health and Sports Sciences 1st Year |
| Record Details | SQ218.5kg BP130kg DL247.5kg |
Student Athlete’s Comments
I was able to win the men’s 66kg weight class championship and the best newcomer award. I also set a new personal record in the overall record as well. Athletes came from all over the country, and we were able to deepen exchanges with many athletes. I felt that we were able to achieve this result thanks to the support of many people. I will do my best to continue to improve my personal best in the future.
2nd Place Record: 594.0 kg
| Name | Ryuichi Inubushi |
| Program | Department of Health and Sports Sciences 2nd Year |
| Record Details | SQ219kg BP167.5kg DL207.5kg |
Student Athlete’s Comments
The club’s overall goal was to win the overall team championship at the All Japan Student Championships, and we were deeply moved to have achieved it. However, in the individual competition, I lost to a junior member of the same club and came in second place. On the one hand, I was happy, but on the other hand, I was sad. In the next tournament, I will do my best to win the team competition again and the individual competition as well. Thank you very much for your support and encouragement throughout this year.