Gifu University Men's Handball Club took part in the 62nd Men's Japan Intercollegiate Competition (Takamatsunomiya Cup) held in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture from November 8 through 12, 2019.

The club won the tournament in the 58th West Japan Student Handball Competition (men's, block C) held in Aichi Prefecture in August 2019, and got a ticket to take part in Japan Intercollegiate Competition.

In the first match, Gifu University team defeated Sapporo University (from Hokkaido) by a margin of one point, but lost in the second match to Kokushikan University (from Kanto Region). Although Gifu University team ended up with the 16th in the ranking, the team's primal goal was victories in initial games, and their victory in the first match marked the first winning for the club in 40 years since 1979.

On November 15, the team visited the Office of President to report the results to President Hisataka Moriwaki." Many GU students have already made outstanding achievements, but I was very impressed with the news about Gifu University Men's Handball Club's winning the first match against strong opponents. I look forward to your best performance next year, too. Congratulations!" said President Moriwaki.

The club members said that they will tell their experiences to their juniors, and vow to secure more wins in the competition next year and beyond.

Thank you very much for your support for Gifu University Men's Handball Club.