Sponsorship Agreement Renewed with AKAMATSU Ryoichi (Graduate of Gifu University's Graduate School of Education)
Gifu University has renewed its sponsorship agreement with high jump athlete AKAMATSU Ryoichi (graduate of Gifu University's Graduate School of Education; currently affiliated with SEIBU PRINCE; research student at Gifu University's Graduate School of Medicine), who has achieved outstanding results, including 8th place at the Budapest 2023 World Athletics Championships, 5th place at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, and 8th place at the Tokyo 2025 World Athletics Championships. Through this agreement, Gifu University will continue to support Akamatsu in his further development and challenges.
Akamatsu visited President YOSHIDA Kazuhiro together with his coach, HAYASHI Ryohei (Associate Professor, Health and Physical Education Course, Faculty of Education at Gifu University) at the Office of the President. Akamatsu has been selected to represent Japan in the men's high jump at the 20th Asian Games (Aichi-Nagoya 2026). Regarding the event being held in the Tokai region, Akamatsu shared his aspirations: "I want to show my dynamic performance close to the people who have supported me throughout my life, including those in Gifu where I was raised and SEIBU PRINCE."
In response, President Yoshida offered words of encouragement: "Akamatsu is a source of pride for Gifu University, not only for his athletic achievements but also for his sincere dedication to research activities and his cooperation in our educational programs, all driven by a strong affection for his alma mater. We sincerely hope that he will continue to take good care of himself and achieve even greater success."
Gifu University will continue to cheer for Akamatsu's future achievements. Go, Akamatsu!
