September 24, 2019
Minori Tamura, a third-year student at the Faculty of Policy Management, won second place in the women's slalom event at the FIS Grass Ski World Championships held in Marbachegg, Switzerland, from August 14 to 18.
Ms. Tamura is an active member of the Keio University Athletic Association Ski Team.
Grass skiing is a sport practiced by an estimated 20 million people in 30 countries, and the first World Championships were held in 1979. The World Championships, organized by the International Ski Federation (FIS), are held every two years, bringing together national representatives aged 16 and over to compete for the world title in various disciplines.
Comment from Minori Tamura
I compete in two sports: alpine skiing in the winter and grass skiing in the summer. I was able to win second place at a major event, the Grass Ski World Championships. Although I didn't win first place, I want to take confidence from achieving this result on such a big stage. I will continue to train hard every day, never forgetting my gratitude to everyone who always supports me. The winter season will begin next. I hope to apply the experience of competing under pressure on a major stage this summer to races like the All Japan Championships this winter. I will continue to do my best to succeed on the big stage not only in summer grass skiing but also in alpine skiing. I appreciate your continued support.
FIS Grass Ski World Championships Results
https://www.fis-ski.com/DB/general/results.html?sectorcode=GS&raceid=2225
Source: General Affairs Section, Shonan Fujisawa Campus (SFC) Office