Introducing the Reiwa 7th “Charespo! TOKYO” event!

2026/2/25

 On Sunday, January 18, 2026, the participatory parasports event "Challenge Sports! Tokyo" was held at Toyo University's Akabanedai Campus.
 The theme of this year's event, which marked the 14th anniversary of the event, was "Encountering parasports for people with and without disabilities! You're sure to find a gateway to falling in love with them!", and under this theme, various sporting experiences and stage programs were held, including Paralympic and Deaflympics sports. The weather was fine on the day, and we were able to welcome a large crowd of approximately 1,500 people.
 You can also see details of the event on the event website.
Reiwa 7th “Charespo! TOKYO”

Overview

Date and Time

Sunday, June 8, 1 18:10~00:17

Message

Competition experience/exhibition
Stage Program (25th Summer Deaflympics Tokyo 2025 Awards Ceremony, Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics Athlete Talk Show, Wheelchair Basketball 3x3 Exhibition Game, Team Challenge Sports Championship, Let's Get to Know the World of Winter Parasports)

Guest

Yukihiro Iwabuchi (Para Table Tennis Player), Shinji Negi (Former Japanese National Wheelchair Basketball Team Player and Para Support Ambassador), Kaio Okada (Deaf Athletics Athlete), Riho Kamezawa (Deaf Table Tennis Player), Yui Ohashi (Former Japanese National Swimming Team Player), Narumi Takahashi (Former Japanese National Figure Skating Pairs Team Player)
Sugi-chan (comedian), Jabbit (Yomiuri Giants mascot)

Competition experience

There were 13 booths where people could experience sports, including Paralympic sports such as blind football® and wheelchair basketball, as well as deaf table tennis, square boccia®, and Bornelund physical play.
Participants commented, "By taking part in this event, I realized that people with disabilities can also take part," "It was fun to watch people of all ages, regardless of whether they had a disability, enjoying sports," and "The hospitality of the staff and volunteers was fantastic," making this an opportunity that many people, regardless of whether they had a disability, could enjoy.

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Wheelchair basketball
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Ski
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Para table tennis
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Deaf Table Tennis
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The swan
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Blind Soccer®
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Bouldering
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e sports
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Carlet
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SASSEN
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Square Boccia®
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balloon volleyball
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Flying disc
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Bornelund Body Play

Stage program

On stage, there were programs to get deaf and para-athletes interested in various sports, including an awards ceremony and talk show featuring medalists from the Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics, a "Team Challenge Sport! Sports Championship Tournament" featuring athletes and comedians, and "Let's all get to know! The world of winter para-sports."
Additionally, the "Wheelchair Basketball 3x3 Exhibition Game" held at the experience booth featured exciting plays by teams based in Tokyo, allowing those gathered in the area to get a firsthand feel for the skill and speed of the players.

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opening
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第25回夏季デフリンピック競技大会 東京2025
Commemoration Ceremony ①
(Organizer: Tokyo Sports Association for the Disabled, a public interest incorporated association)
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第25回夏季デフリンピック競技大会 東京2025
Commemoration Ceremony②
(Organizer: Tokyo Sports Association for the Disabled, a public interest incorporated association)
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第25回夏季デフリンピック競技大会 東京2025
Commemoration Ceremony ③
(Organizer: Tokyo Sports Association for the Disabled, a public interest incorporated association)
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Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics
Athlete Talk Show ①
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Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics
Athlete Talk Show 2
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Challenge Sport!
STREET JAM Dance Stage
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MEKIMEKI Gymnastics
~Move Your Body! Japan~
(Cooperation: Japan Post Co., Ltd.)
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Wheelchair Basketball 3x3
Exhibition Game ①
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Wheelchair Basketball 3x3
Exhibition Game 2
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Wheelchair Basketball 3x3
Exhibition Game 3
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Team competition
Challenge Sports! Sports Championship ①
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Team competition
Challenge Sports! Sports Championship ②
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Team competition
Challenge Sports! Sports Championship ③
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Movie "4 Outs" introduction corner
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Let's all find out!
The World of Winter Parasports ①
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Let's all find out!
The World of Winter Parasports②
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Let's all find out!
The World of Winter Parasports ③
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Toyo University
Cheerleading Circle "MINNIES"
Dance Stage
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ending

Exhibition Booths and Displays

The "Evolving Para x Technology Exhibition" introduced technologies that support the daily lives of people with disabilities, such as digital devices and supportive bikes, and various organizations related to parasports also had exhibition booths.
Additionally, the Tokyo Metropolitan Sports Association for the Disabled provided a variety of information on parasports and also offered individual consultations with parasports advisors. A wide range of inquiries were received from people with disabilities and their families, including questions about what to do specifically to start playing sports and whether there are places outside of school where they can exercise. The advisors offered solutions tailored to each person's situation, providing an opportunity to support them in taking up sports.

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Secrets of Parasports Equipment Exhibition
Start Ramp
(Deaf Athletics)
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Secrets of Parasports Equipment Exhibition
Sledge, stick
(Para Ice Hockey)
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Secrets of Parasports Equipment Exhibition
Stone, wheelchair, delivery stick
(Wheelchair curling)
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Tokyo 2020 Tournament
Exhibition of archive assets, etc.
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Duo Buggy Exhibition
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Tokyo Para-Sports Association Booth①
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Tokyo Para-Sports Association Booth②
Consultation by parasports advisors
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Special Olympics Nippon
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Booth introducing the movie "4 Outs"
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TEAM BEYOND
(Parasports Support Project)
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Toyo University, Faculty of Social Welfare Design
Department of Human Environment Design
Welfare Design Engineering Laboratory
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The Evolving Para × Technology Exhibition
Supportive Bike
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The Evolving Para × Technology Exhibition
VUEVO/VUEVO™ Display
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The Evolving Para × Technology Exhibition
hearing aid glasses

With the support of many cooperating organizations, including sports associations, and over 100 volunteers, as well as the cooperation of student volunteers from Toyo University, Challenge Sports! Tokyo was able to complete this year's event without any problems. Thank you very much.
We look forward to seeing you at another parasports event.

Charespo so far

contact information

Tokyo Metropolitan Sports Promotion Headquarters
Comprehensive Sports Promotion Department Parasports Division Understanding Promotion Officer
Telephone number: 03-5388-2882