Rowing club eighth at 66th All Japan Rookie Championships
Rowers from the Institute of Science Tokyo Rowing Club (Science and Engineering) have finished eighth in the men’s coxed four category at the 66th All Japan Rookie Championships, held from October 31 to November 2 at the Toda Boat Course in Saitama Prefecture.
The All Japan Rookie Championships is mainly for rowers with one to two years of experience in rowing. The races include not only national and public universities, but also powerhouse private universities with talented rowers who are supported by athletic scholarships.
Coxed four
In this category, four rowers propel the boat with sweep oars, one oar per rower, while one cox steers the boat.
8th-place crew
Mizuha Kato, 2nd year, Life Science and Technology
Yuki Mizukoshi, 2nd year, Industrial Engineering and Economics
Keita Kuroki, 1st year, School of Science
Naoki Shiojiri, 2nd year, Chemical Science and Engineering
Kosei Kumota, 2nd year, Computer Science
Comments from crew leader Shiojiri
Science Tokyo had a similar result in these championships last year. During our preparations, we constantly reflected on our shortcomings and adjusted our practice regimen accordingly. While we gained valuable experience competing against strong opponents, we do feel that we fell slightly short.
Still, we did finish in the top eight, and that was possible thanks to the warm support from those around us. We are forever grateful and will continue to strive for excellence in both academics and club activities.
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- The Institute of Science Tokyo Rowing Club is supported by the Science Tokyo Fund.
Contact
Institute of Science Tokyo Rowing Club (Science and Engineering)
Email titboat@green.ocn.ne.jp