Para Swimming World Series FUJI SHIZUOKA

Welcome PARA SWIMMING WORLD SERIES FUJI-SHIZUOKA

President of Japanese Para-Swimming Federation
(JAPANESE PARA-SWIMMING FEDERATION)

Welcome Message for the Para Swimming World Series
2025 Fuji-Shizuoka

Dear Para Swimming Family from around the world,

It is with great pleasure that I welcome you all to Fuji City in Shizuoka Prefecture, my home prefecture. I am deeply honored to host the Para Swimming World Series 2025 Fuji-Shizuoka at the Shizuoka Prefectural Fuji Swimming Pools, located at the foot of Mount Fuji, a World Natural Heritage site and a symbol of Japan. April is one of the most pleasant seasons in Japan, offering ideal conditions for all.

Four years ago, the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics had to be held without spectators due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Now, four years later, we are excited to once again host an international competition on our home soil, providing our local spectators with a valuable opportunity to experience the boundless potential of para swimmers. Japan’s passionate and knowledgeable para swimming fans are eagerly looking forward to witnessing your world-class performances.

We hope you will also enjoy our Japanese-style hospitality, traditional Japanese cuisine, Washoku, which is registered under UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, and the many other cultural delights our country has to offer during your visit.

Let me assure you that this event will provide everyone with much excitement through highly competitive races and wonderful overall experiences. We look forward to welcoming as many participants and nations as possible. See you in April at the pool in Fuji City, Shizuoka Prefecture!

Warm regards,

Junichi Kawai
President, Japan Para Swimming Federation
January 2025

Governor of Shizuoka Prefecture

Para Swimming World Series Fuji-Shizuoka 2025
Welcome Message from the Governor of Shizuoka Prefecture

Greetings to all,I am SUZUKI Yasutomo, Governor of Shizuoka Prefecture.

It is my great pleasure to announce that the Para Swimming World Series Fuji-Shizuoka 2025 will be held this April at the Shizuoka Prefectural Fuji Swimming Pools. This exceptional venue, located at the foot of Mount Fuji—a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site—will welcome over 200 para swimmers from around the world. On behalf of the people of Shizuoka, I extend my warmest welcome to all participating athletes.

Last year, the world was captivated by the extraordinary performances of para swimmers at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, inspiring countless fans across the globe. I have no doubt that this World Series will be equally thrilling, featuring intense competition that will leave a lasting impression on all spectators.

I sincerely hope that every athlete will have the opportunity to fully showcase the results of their rigorous training and dedication on this grand stage.

Beyond the competition, I invite all visitors to explore Shizuoka’s rich natural beauty, shaped by our mild climate, as well as our deep historical and cultural heritage. From the iconic Mount Fuji to the diverse array of exquisite local cuisine, I hope you will enjoy all that Shizuoka has to offer and create unforgettable memories of this remarkable event.

Together with the people of our prefecture, I eagerly look forward to welcoming you to Shizuoka. See you this April at the Shizuoka Prefectural Fuji Swimming Pools!

Yasutomo Suzuki
Governor of Shizuoka Prefecture
February 2025

Mayor of Fuji City

Welcome Message from the Mayor of Fuji City
for the Para Swimming World Series Fuji-Shizuoka 2025

It is with great pleasure that we welcome athletes, officials, and guests from around the world to the Para Swimming World Series Fuji-Shizuoka 2025, the first-ever World Series event to be held in Japan. On behalf of the citizens of Fuji City, I extend my warmest welcome to all participants.Para swimming is a unique sport in which athletes compete using only their physical abilities, without assistive devices, and are classified based on the type and degree of their impairments. One of the most unique aspects of this sport is the diverse range of techniques and strategies displayed by athletes across different classifications. For the citizens of Fuji, having the opportunity to witness world-class athletes compete up close is truly a rare and valuable experience.

Our city is nestled between the majestic Mount Fuji to the north and the Suruga Bay to the south, and is blessed with a warm climate, abundant greenery, and a rich supply of underground water. Visitors can enjoy breathtaking views of Mount Fuji that change with the seasons, as well as savor local specialties such as Fuji’s renowned green tea, Fuji pears, and Tagonoura shirasu (baby sardines).

To all the athletes participating, we sincerely hope you will showcase your best performances, demonstrating the results of your dedicated training, and achieve your personal goals in this competition.

Beyond the competition, we encourage you all to take in the magnificent views of Mount Fuji and experience the warm hospitality of our city.

In closing, I would like to express my deepest respect and gratitude to the Japanese Para-Swimming Federation and all those who have contributed to making this event possible. We sincerely wish for the success of this competition and once again extend our heartfelt welcome to all.

Yoshimasa Konagai
Mayor of Fuji City
February 2025

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