Aim for top athletes!

We will discover and train athletes raised in Yokohama and send them to the world-class competition stage!

The top athlete discovery and training project planned and executed by the Institute for Artificial Evolution builds a systematic training and strengthening system from the junior period to the top level in order to improve the national competitiveness of the world's sports powerhouses. It is a strategic and ambitious measure to be taken.

As an athlete, (1) to develop athletes or potential candidates who can play an active role in the stage of international sports competitions such as the World Athletics Championships and the Olympic Games, or (2) the stage of sports competitions in Japan such as the National Sports Festival and the Japanese Championships. It is a business model that aims to discover and nurture talented young people living in the metropolitan area who are in the process of blooming.

[7 goals]

Goal 1. Improve competitiveness to compete with the world's strongest nations.

Specifically, we will build a training system that grants athlete candidates a systematic strengthening program up to the top level from the junior period.

We will train athletes who can aim to win more medals than ever (37 in summer (Athens) and 10 in winter (Nagano)) for the summer or winter Olympic Games 2.5 years from now.

Goal 3. Foster athletes who can aim for a record number of winners at the Olympic Games and World Championships. By the way, at the Olympic Games, it was 52 in the summer (Beijing) and 25 in the winter (Salt Lake City).

From the perspective of formulating and promoting medium-term and long-term strengthening and training strategies with a view to the future of the target 4.5 to 10 years from now, athlete candidates will participate in the target junior championship, and the number of medals won will increase significantly. Let's experience and be confident in ability.

Goal 5. From the junior period to the retirement of top athletes, we will create a living environment where athlete candidates and athletes can concentrate on the competition with peace of mind.

Goal 6. Build a system that can support and secure reemployment after retirement of top athletes so that they can respect their careers as athletes to the maximum extent and maintain their achievements and pride as top athletes.

Goal 7. Actively invite and hold international competitions, etc., with the aim of improving both mental and physical competitiveness (1) sports promotion, and (2) regional revitalization at the competition venues.

[4 measures]

[Measures 1] Support for diverse activities of top athletes and instructors

Measure 1.1: Strengthening strategic support from junior to top level

1.1.1 Strategically provide multifaceted and advanced support for athlete candidates (athlete candidates) in terms of physical and mental aspects, such as sports medicine support and sports science support, for each athlete candidate according to individual characteristics. do.

1.1.2 Multifaceted and advanced support for hardware improvement such as development of competition equipment will be strategically provided for each athlete candidate according to individual characteristics.

Measure 1.2: Organizational placement of national coaches, etc.

The purpose is to improve the level of international competitiveness of athlete candidates (athlete candidates) and teams by improving the level of sports coaches.

1.2.1 Ability to build tactics / strategies, plan / guide strengthening methods utilizing knowledge about sports medicine / sports science, etc., and (2) have international lobing ability, network ability, negotiation / negotiation ability, and communication ability. Create multiple coaches such as sports leaders and producers.

At the same time, a coach in charge or a team of coaches in charge (including staff) will be assigned to each player candidate to improve the level of international competitiveness of the player candidate and team in terms of both physical and mental aspects (organizational placement).

1.2.2 In order to achieve the plan (1) above, it is important to further improve the qualifications of coaches and staff dispatched to international multi-sport events such as the Olympic Games. As a concrete measure for this, we will create an environment where top coaches and staff in each sport can exchange their own experiences and knowledge through curriculum and case methods such as coaching, management, and communication.

1.2.3 Junior period by promoting an integrated guidance system by the coaches in charge based on the athlete training program, which is the first to discover talented junior athletes (discovering talent) latent in each prefecture and competition organization. Promote the formulation and implementation of medium- to long-term strengthening and training strategies.

1.2.4 National Sports Festival-level domestic competitions are promising athlete candidates (athlete candidates) as a domestic top-level multi-sport event in which athletes aiming for the international level compete from junior athlete class to top athlete class. ) To be a place for excavation and training.

Measure 1.3: Network building and study support by studying abroad and dispatching top athletes, instructors, referees, etc.

1.3.1 In order to secure Japan's voice and proposal power for rule formulation and changes in the sponsorship of international multi-sport events such as the Olympic Games, we will continue to implement measures to enhance contribution, presence, and friendly relations. At the same time, we will provide abundant dispatch sessions to the above coaches and staff.

1.3.2 Enhance support for top athletes and instructors for overseas study, and support improvement of closeness with the above-mentioned sponsor syndicates and overseas keymen and securing of pipes.

1.3.3 We will also provide opportunities for overseas study for referees, doctors, professional staff, etc. who are expected to play an active role in international competitions and international competition federations, and improve closeness with the above-mentioned sponsor syndicates and overseas keymen and secure pipes. Support.

[Measures 2] Strengthening and building bases for research activities for top athletes

Measure 2.1 Building a network of decentralized strengthening and research activity bases utilizing university institutions

The Ministry of Education has positioned universities that contribute to improving the competitiveness of top athletes through advanced training facilities and research activities as "distributed strengthening and research activity bases", and has designated the National Training Center and the Japan Institute of Sports Sciences (JISS). By networking with the of Sports Sciences (of Sports Sciences), the National Sports Federation (NF), etc., the country as a whole is strategically building a system for strengthening and conducting research activities for top athletes.

In addition to efforts to improve competitiveness, the policy is to support community contribution activities such as the management of comprehensive clubs by universities and local junior development activities.

Construction of a base for training, strengthening, and research activities for athlete candidates (athlete candidates) (specifically, the Honmoku City Pool site redevelopment site) in line with the intentions, policies, and activities of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. I do.

Measure 2.2 Building interconnection with the Japan Institute of Sports Sciences (JISS)

The National Agency for the Advancement of Sports and Health (NAASH) will establish a committee consisting of outside experts to check and evaluate the activities of JISS and improve international competitiveness. We plan to strengthen necessary functions such as lifelong sports, industry-academia collaboration, and international strategy.

[Measures 3] Develop a living / competition environment where athlete candidates (athlete candidates) and top athletes can concentrate on their practice / competition with peace of mind.

Measure 3.1 Support for sports career development and social contribution from junior period to retirement

In order to make effective use of the abilities of top athletes after retirement, (1) social contribution activities through sports for comprehensive clubs and schools, and (2) activities to directly appeal to people about their activities and achievements. Encourage and support.

Measure 3.2 Start education and enlightenment of the importance of career design and career development for athlete candidates (athlete candidates) and junior athletes from the beginning. Depending on the individual's intentions, we will implement a program for career design and career development that utilizes the functions of the graduate school.

Measure 3.3 Creating an environment where female athlete candidates (female athlete candidates) and female junior athletes can play an active role

3.3.1 Female Athletes Candidates (Female Athletes Candidates) ・ Proactively appoint dedicated female staff who can provide medical and scientific support based on the unique needs of female junior athletes, and provide support that is close to the athletes themselves. I do.

3.3.2 In particular, I would like to focus on balancing childbirth / childcare and athletic activities. To this end, we will develop and grant female athletes a program and training method to support their return to active duty so that they can smoothly return to competitive activities after childbirth and childcare and can smoothly continue their career design and career development.

Measure 3.4 Implementation of awards, etc. for companies that have contributed to strengthening activities

Athletes Candidates (Athlete Candidates), Junior Athletes Candidates (Athlete Candidates), Top Athletes, etc. Dispatch Olympic medalists, etc. to support the corporate activities.

[Measures 4] Future ambition: Strategy for improving international competitiveness

Measure 4.1 Support for inviting and holding international competitions

4.1.1 Invite and host international competitions such as the World Athletics Championships, and (2) actively support the attraction of domestic training camps for top overseas athletes to promote sports, including improving competitiveness, and revitalize the region.

4.1.2 Promote cooperation and cooperation with related ministries, local governments, JOC, NF and other sports departments.

4.1.3 (1) Internationalization and improvement of the competitiveness of domestic athletes, athlete candidates (athlete candidates), and junior athletes by enriching opportunities to come into contact with many top-class athletes from overseas and the first-class sports competition scenes they develop. Contribute to.

Measure 4.2 Promotion of sports tourism

(1) Start watching domestic sports competitions by foreigners visiting Japan, (2) Strategically incorporate live watching and sightseeing of sports scenes such as sumo room training tours and martial arts experiences into the tour program, and in collaboration with the Japan Tourism Agency, etc. Produces domestic sports and tourism projects.

Measure 4.3 Enhancement of doping inspection system and prevention activities

4.3.1 Under the guidance of Japan Anti-Doping Agency, we will cooperate in enhancing the inspection and investigation system for international standards of doping.

4.3.2 Research and development of doping test technology and equipment.

4.3.3 Enhancing anti-doping activities such as education / training and public awareness.

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