Legendary skiers Noriaki Kasai and Reruhi Shimizu will be guests! Myoko Kogen Summer Ski Jumping Competition on Sunday, 13th (Myoko City, Niigata Prefecture)

The 31st Myoko Plateau Summer Ski Jumping Competition will be held on Sunday, October 13 at Akakura Shanze in Myoko Plateau, Niigata Prefecture. Legendary skier Noriaki Kasai and Myoko-born skier Reruhi Shimizu, who retired in March of this year, will participate in the event as guests.

The 2nd Nippon Beer Cup and the 31st Myoko Plateau Summer Ski Jumping Competition are held to broaden the scope of ski jumping competitions, both locally and nationally, and to foster and strengthen junior athletes. The competition is open to elementary school students through to the general category, with many competitors competing in the distance.

Category
　Grades 1-4 (boys and girls) Medium Hill
　Grades 5 and 6 (boys and girls) Medium Hill
　Girls (junior high school age and up) Medium Hill
　Junior High (Boys) Normal Hill
　High School and General Normal Hill

Guests at the event will be ski jumping legend Noriaki Kasai, and Myoko City native and Sochi Olympic team bronze medalist Reruhi Shimizu, who retired from active competition in March of this year. In addition to the competitions, there will be a photo opportunity with both athletes with their Olympic medals on display, as well as a raffle to win luxurious prizes.

The 2nd Nippon Breweries, Ltd. Cup, 31st Myoko Plateau Summer Jumping Competition
■Date: Sunday, October 13, 10:00 a.m.-
■Venue: Myoko Plateau Akakura Shanze

Myoko Plateau Akakura Shanze

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