National Sports and Para-Sports Spectator Guidebook

National Sports and Para-Sports: A tournament where everyone can shine!

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Takanori Nishikawa appointed as PR ambassador for Wata-SHIGA's Shining National Sports and Para-Sports!

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December 10, 2025 common

Thank you for participating in the CO₂ Net Zero Action!

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December 9, 2025 common

Number of participants in Wata-SHIGA Shining National Sports and Para-Sports

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October 28, 2025 common

Free flower planter distribution announcement

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October 26, 2025 common

[Important] Regarding entrance gates for general visitors on Monday, October 27th

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October 26, 2025 disability sports

Today's SHIGA Shining Para-Sports Grand Softball Tournament Shuttle Bus Operation Hours Reduction

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October 26, 2025 common

We will deliver the exciting battle of the shining disabled sports team live.

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Shiga Daihatsu Arena Tour with aerial shots and 360° views

Heiwado HATO stadium tour with aerial shots and 360° views

＼A tournament where everyone is the star!✨／ Many children and young people took part in the Wata-SHIGA Shining National Sports and Para-Sports! The prefectural cheering flags that decorated each competition venue, including Heiwado HATO Stadium, were handmade by children from the prefecture.☺️ Additionally, many students at Wata-SHIGA Shining Para-Sports volunteered to support the athletes, making the tournament filled with smiles and cheers.📣 Let's use our participation in the tournament as an opportunity to connect everyone through sports and further expand the circle of support.🤝💫 Tournament website▶https://shiga-sports2025.jp/shine #WataSHIGAShiningNationalSportsDisabilitySports #NationalSportsTournament #ShigaPrefecture #ShigaSports #DisabilitySports #SportsLovers #Volunteer #TeamSupporter #Children #CheerFlag

\ Closing ceremony for Para-Sports has ended / October 2 $\The Closing Ceremony for Para-Sports has concluded/ On Monday, October 27th, the Closing Ceremony for the Wata-SHIGA Shining Para-Sports was held, bringing to a close the entire schedule of the Wata-SHIGA Shining Para-Sports. During the ceremony, a beautiful rainbow appeared over the venue 🌈✨ This tournament was created together with the athletes, tournament officials, volunteers, and everyone who supported us! Thank you for all the moving experiences! With all our heart, we handed over the tournament flag to Aomori Prefecture, which will host next year's tournament ☺️ #WataSHIGAShiningNationalSportsDisabilitySports #WataSHIGAShiningParasports #NationalSportsTournamentforDisabledPeople #WataSHIGAShiningParasportClosingCeremony #DisabilitySportClosingCeremony #ShigaPrefecture #ShigaSports #ConnectwithSportsLovers$

[Notice regarding free distribution of decorative planters, etc.] We will be distributing the decorative planters and potted seedlings that decorated the Wata-SHIGA Shining National Sports and Para-Sports venues for free! 🌺 (1) Date and Time: Thursday, October 30, 2025, from 10:00 AM *Ends when supplies last (2) Location: Southwest Parking Lot, Hikone Sports Park (3) Items to be distributed: 400 decorative planters, 200 potted seedlings (4) Other: ・Each person is limited to 2 decorative planters and 3 potted seedlings per visit. ・Please bring your own plastic bags to take home. ・Please use the southwest parking lot of Hikone Sports Park for parking. #WataSHIGAShiningNationalSportsDisabilitySports #WataSHIGAShiningNationalSports #WataSHIGAShiningDisabilitySports #ShigaSports #PlanterDecoration #HikoneSportsPark

\Today is the closing ceremony of the Para-Sports Championships/ 10 $\Today marks the closing ceremony for Para-Sports/ "Wata SHIGA Shining Para-Sports", which began on October 25th, will reach its finale today! We'll keep the excitement going until the very last moment, with gratitude to the athletes who showed their brilliance✨, everyone who came to cheer them on, and everyone who supported us, including volunteers✨ 🗓️Monday, October 27th 📍Venue: Heiwado HATO Stadium *The area around the venue is expected to be crowded. Please use public transportation. ⚠An admission ticket is required to watch on-site. ⚠Please note that tickets will not be sold or distributed on the day. For details on the closing ceremony of the Disabled Sports Games, please click here ▸https://shiga-sports2025.jp/ceremonies/shospo-closing #WataSHIGAShiningNationalSportsDisabledSports #WataSHIGAShiningNationalSportsDisabledSports #NationalSportsTournamentForDisabledPeople #WataSHIGAShiningNationalSportsDisabledSportsClosingCeremony #GeneralClosingCeremonyForDisabledSports #ShigaPrefecture #ShigaSports #Iwanttoconnectwithpeoplewholikesports$

＼A tournament everyone can enjoy!／ Wata-SHIGA Shining Para-Sports is a tournament where everyone can enjoy sports! Sign language and stenography volunteers will provide support for those with hearing impairments, and audio streaming at the ground softball and volleyball (mental disability division) venues will allow visually impaired people to enjoy the games. ✨We've also installed "Calm Down Spaces" at all Para-Sports venues, creating an environment where even those sensitive to external stimuli can attend and participate with peace of mind. Regardless of age, gender, or disability, let's "play," "watch," and "support" in our own way and enjoy Wata-SHIGA Shining Para-Sports together! https://shiga-sports2025.jp/shine #WataSHIGAShineKokusportsDisabilitySports #NationalSportsTournament #NationalSportsTournamentForDisabledPeople #ShigaPrefecture #ShigaSports #DisabilitySports #SportsLovers #Volunteer #SignLanguageStenography #CalmDownSpace

[Regarding entrances for general spectators] Important notice regarding entrances for the "Wata-SHIGA Shining Disabled Sports Closing Ceremony" on Monday, October 27th. General spectator entrances (those whose AD cards show Entrance Gate 4) Entry via the route that passes through Hikone Castle or from the direction of Lake Biwa is not permitted. Please be sure to follow the route shown in the image (red arrow) from Hikone Station to Entrance Gate 4. Please refrain from entering side streets, etc., as this will cause inconvenience to nearby residents. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. #WataSHIGAShiningNationalSportsDisabledSports #NationalSportsTournament #NationalSportsTournamentforDisabledPeople #ShigaPrefecture #ShigaSports #DisabledSports #ConnectingwithSportsLovers #Caffy #Chaffy

We held the opening ceremony of the Shining Disability Sports Festival in SHIGA. $\The opening ceremony for the Wata-SHIGA Shining Para-Sports Championships was held! ✨/ Today, October 25th (Sat), the opening ceremony for the Para-Sports Championships was held at Heiwado HATO Stadium! The athletes entered the stadium, and the crowd cheered, applauded, and waved in celebration, making for a heartwarming opening ceremony. ☺️ Competitions began at each venue today! Please come and support the athletes! 🔥 Let's make this a tournament where everyone can shine! ✨ #WataSHIGAShiningNationalSportsDisabilitySports #WataSHIGAShiningDisabilitySports #NationalSportsChampionship #WataSHIGAShiningDisabilitySportsOpeningCeremony #DisabilitySportsOpeningCeremony #ShigaPrefecture #ShigaSports #SportsLovers$

$\The opening ceremony for the Para-Sports Games has arrived! The opening ceremony will begin soon✨/ Today, the Wata-SHIGA Shining Para-Sports Opening Ceremony will be held at Heiwado HATO Stadium! 🔥 There will be a variety of programs to cheer on the athletes as they compete towards their goals 😊 The ceremony will be broadcast live on the Para-Sports Channel, so please be sure to tune in👀✨ ⚠ An admission ticket is required to watch in person. ⚠ Please note that tickets will not be sold or distributed on the day. For more information about the Para-Sports Opening Ceremony, please click here ▶︎ https://shiga-sports2025.jp/ceremonies/shospo-opening #WataSHIGAShiningNationalSportsDisabilitySports #WataSHIGAShiningDisabilitySports #NationalSportsGames #WataSHIGAShiningDisabilitySportsOpeningCeremony #DisabilitySportsOpeningCeremony #ShigaPrefecture #ShigaSports #SportsLovers$

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One more day until the Obstacle Spot!／ WataSHIG