About survey results (flash report) regarding sports activities, etc. of Tokyo residents

April 2026, 1

We are pleased to announce that we have compiled the preliminary results of the "Survey on the Actual State of Sports Activities among Tokyo Residents" and the "Survey on Attitudes toward Sports for People with Disabilities."

We plan to analyze the results of both surveys along with other survey items and make them public around the end of March.

Key points of the survey results (preliminary report)

*Please see the attached “Flash News Version” for details.

○ Rate of sports participation among Tokyo residents:67.5%
(Up 4.2 points from last time)

The rate of sports participation among Tokyo residents isIt has risen to a level close to that of the Tokyo 2020 Games.
We will continue to expand the reach of sports.

Figure: Sports participation rate among Tokyo residents

*Sports participation rate: The percentage of people (aged 18 and over) who participated in sports or exercise at least once a week in the past year.

○ Rate of people with disabilities participating in sports:45.0%
(Down 1.6 points from last time)

The rate of sports participation among people with disabilities is close to the target.
Utilizing digital technologyetc. ContinuedProviding diverse opportunities

Figure: Sports participation rate for people with disabilities
Percentage of Tokyo residents who feel happy through sports:72.7%(New)
(Up 2.7 points from last time)

The percentage of Tokyo residents who feel happy through sports is on the rise. In particular, this survey, conducted in the year of the World Athletics Championships and the Deaflympics, showed thatThe percentage of Tokyo residents who feel happy through "seeing" is increasing

Figure: Percentage of Tokyo residents who feel happy through sports

*Participants were asked to rate their sense of happiness on a scale of 0 to 10, with a score of 7 or above being considered to indicate a sense of happiness.

"Playing" and "Watching" Sports
Participating in "Support" and "Encouragement"

72.7%

(+2.7 points)

Especially for "watching" sports
The happiness of those who participated

80.6%

(+3.5Key Points

*"Support": sports instructors, referees, sports volunteers, fundraisers, charities, etc.

Awareness of the Deaflympics:73.1%(Compared to last time +34.1Key Points

Awareness is increasing due to efforts to build momentum and media coverage.Significant increase

Figure: Awareness of the Deaflympics

*Percentage of Tokyo residents who "know, have seen or heard about" the Deaflympics.

Survey outline

Survey on the actual status of sports activities among Tokyo residents
  • Survey subjects: Individuals aged 18 or older who reside in Tokyo
  • Period/number of specimens collected: November 7, 11 to December 15, 12 / 12 specimens
  • Survey method: Mail (also via internet)
  • Main survey items: Awareness of the Deaflympics, happiness, and participation rate of sports among Tokyo residents
Survey on awareness of sports for people with disabilities
  • Survey subjects: People with disabilities living in Tokyo
    Or those who live with a disabled family member (7 years old or older)
  • Period/number of specimens collected: November 7, 11 to December 15, 11 / 28 specimens
  • Survey method/Main survey items: Online survey/Sports participation rate for people with disabilities

contact information

(Regarding the rate of sports participation among Tokyo residents)
Sports Promotion Headquarters, Sports Promotion Department, Planning and Coordination Division, Tel: 03-5320-7723 (direct line)

(Sports participation rate for people with disabilities)
Parasports Division, Sports Promotion Department, Sports Promotion Headquarters, Tel: 03-5320-6286 (direct line)