{"id":13155,"date":"2026-07-31T11:52:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T02:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zigexn.co.jp\/en\/?p=13155"},"modified":"2026-09-25T11:53:37","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T02:53:37","slug":"urban-sports-sessions-led-by-professional-3x3-basketball-and-double-dutch-athletes-shimogyo-urban-sports-challenge-is-coming-back-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zigexn.co.jp\/en\/13155\/","title":{"rendered":"Urban Sports Sessions Led by Professional 3×3 Basketball and Double Dutch Athletes \u201cShimogyo URBAN SPORTS CHALLENGE\u201d Is Coming Back This Summer!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Using Sports to Revitalize the Community <\/strong>and Foster Connections Among Families with Children<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

ZIGExN Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, Operating Officer, and CEO: Joe Hirao; Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime: 3679, hereinafter \u201cZIGExN\u201d) and OVER THUMPZ Co., Ltd., Kansai Branch (Location: Kyoto City, Kyoto; Branch Representative: Yoshihiro Mishima; hereinafter \u201cOVER THUMPZ\u201d) are pleased to announce that they will once again jointly implement the \u201cShimogyo URBAN SPORTS CHALLENGE<\/strong>,\u201d a childcare support project promoted by Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City, that supports child-rearing through sports activities in the city center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As part of this project, ZIGEXN UPDATERS.EXE (https:\/\/zigexn.co.jp\/updaters<\/a>\/) (hereinafter \u201cZIGEXN UPDATERS\u201d), a professional 3×3 basketball team owned by ZIGExN, and NEWTRAD \uff08https:\/\/ov-t.com\/newtrad<\/a>\uff09, a professional double dutch team operated by OVER THUMPZ, will collaborate with the cooperation of children\u2019s centers, schools, and other organizations in Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City to create diverse opportunities for children to experience urban sports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\uff1cShimogyo Ward, Kyoto City Press Release\uff1e
https:\/\/www.city.kyoto.lg.jp\/shimogyo\/page\/0000356809.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u25a0Background and Continuation of the Project<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The \u201cChildcare Support Project through Sports in the City Center\u201d is an initiative aimed at fostering community connections among families with children in Shimogyo Ward and enhancing the appeal of the local community. Through collaboration between professional teams specializing in double dutch and 3×3 basketball, hands-on events that showcase the appeal of urban sports will be held monthly at various locations throughout Shimogyo Ward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Launched in FY2026\/3, this project has provided local families with children opportunities to interact directly with professional athletes, while fostering connections among parents and children and strengthening community ties through sports. Following the positive response to last year\u2019s events and numerous requests from local residents to continue the initiative, the project will be held again in FY2027\/3. This year, the programs and activities have been further enhanced, and participation is now open free of charge to those living outside Shimogyo Ward as well. We encourage families and friends to take this opportunity to join us and enjoy the program together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25a02026 Event Schedule<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Events are scheduled to take place from the summer vacation period in August 2026 through January 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n

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(Note) The event times for sessions from November 14 onward will be announced through our official channels as soon as they are finalized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25a0Event Overview<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cfEligibility: Preschool-aged children through elementary school students residing in Kyoto City
\u25cfPrograms:
\u30fb3×3 Basketball Session (for elementary school students)
\u30fbDouble Dutch Session (for elementary school students)
\u30fbParent-Child Stretching Session (for preschool-aged children and their parents)
\u25cfCapacity:
\u30fb3×3 Basketball: 40 participant
\u30fbDouble Dutch: 30 participants
\u30fbParent-Child Stretching: 10 parent-child pairs
\u25cfParticipation Fee: Free<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25a0How to Apply<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Applications will open on Tuesday, August 4.
Application deadlines vary depending on the venue. Please check the details at the URL below and submit your application accordingly.
(Note) If the number of applicants exceeds capacity, participants will be selected by lottery.
https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1LUDeHsncmr67tBkA3BcDKKWR34nvMTrj\/view<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u25a0FY2026\/3 Project Results<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the previous project, held from August 2025 through February 2026, a total of seven hands-on experience sessions were held for local families with children, with the cooperation of children\u2019s centers and other organizations in Shimogyo Ward.
\u25cfTotal Participants: More than 200 participants in total
\u25cfMedia Coverage: The project received coverage from multiple television and media outlets, including J:COM and the sports segment of KBS Kyoto\u2019s \u201cKyoto Days,\u201d generating significant interest and attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final Event: On Saturday, February 14, 2026, the \u201cShimo-Challe 2025 Final\u201d was held at Shimogyo Regional Gymnasium. The event featured skill-recording sessions for 3×3 basketball and Double Dutch, as well as an exhibition match featuring professional athletes, bringing the season to an exciting close.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u25a0 OVER THUMPZ Co., Ltd. Company Profile<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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OVER THUMPZ Co., Ltd. develops and operates a wide range of businesses with the aim of promoting and advancing the sport of Double Dutch. Its activities include event planning and management, professional performer management, casting for urban sports and street-based genres, operation of Double Dutch schools, as well as instructor dispatch, training, and support for coaches and instructors. In 2024, OVER THUMPZ entered into a partnership agreement with Kyoto City and the Kyoto City Sports Association to promote urban sports, with the aim of further advancing and developing urban sports in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\uff3bCompany Name\uff3d OVER THUMPZ Co., Ltd. Kansai Branch
\uff3bKansai Branch Address\uff3d Nakakins Flat 201 417-1 Kaminocho, Kizuyabashi Agaru, \u014cmiya-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City
\uff3bEstablished\uff3d September 2015
\uff3bBranch Representative\uff3d Kansai Branch Representative: Yoshihiro Mishima
\uff3bBusiness\uff3d Event planning and management; professional performer management; and other businesses related to the promotion and advancement of Double Dutch
\uff3bURL\uff3d https:\/\/ov-t.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u25a0Professional Double Dutch Team \u201cNEWTRAD\u201d \u2014 Team Profile<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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NEWTRAD is a professional Double Dutch team affiliated with OVER THUMPZ Co., Ltd. The team features a diverse lineup of members, including world champions, performers with experience appearing in Cirque du Soleil productions, mothers, and influential Gen Z members. In FY2024, the team won medals at international Double Dutch competitions. In addition to performing, NEWTRAD members also serve as instructors at Double Dutch schools, helping to promote and develop the sport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Official Website: https:\/\/ov-t.com\/newtrad<\/a>
Official Instagram\uff1ahttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/newtrad_official\/<\/a>
Official YouTube Channel \u201cMeccha NEWTRAD!!\u201d: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@mecchanewtrad425<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u25a0About the \u201cZIGExN UPDATERS.EXE\u201d (ZIGExN Updaters)<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ZIGExN Updaters is a professional 3×3 basketball team based in Kyoto City, Kyoto, established in 2022 and operated by ZIGExN. Through 3×3 basketball, the team values its connections with local governments and communities and is committed to building and operating the team with a focus on sustainable development. The team name reflects its commitment to helping \u201cUpdate\u201d (evolve) the lives of its stakeholders through its activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Team Website: https:\/\/zigexn.co.jp\/updaters\/<\/a>
Online Shop: https:\/\/zigexn3x3.official.ec\/<\/a>
Official Social Media:
\u3000Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/zigexn_updaters.exe\/<\/a>
\u3000X (formerly Twitter): https:\/\/x.com\/ZIGExN_UPDATERS<\/a>
\u3000Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ZIGExNUPDATERS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\uff3bSlogan\uff3d
\u201cUPDATE the YOUTH \u2014 Supporting Young People in Taking on New Challenges\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through sports promotion, regional revitalization in Kyoto, career support for athletes, and team management that involves students, ZIGExN Updaters is committed to creating sustainable initiatives that place young people at the center and engage a wide range of stakeholders in Kyoto, a city that attracts students from across Japan.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Using Sports to Revitalize the Community and Foster Connections Among Families with Children ZIGExN Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, Operating Officer, and CEO: Joe Hirao; Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime: 3679, hereinafter \u201cZIGExN\u201d) and OVER THUMPZ Co., Ltd., Kansai Branch (Location: Kyoto City, Kyoto; Branch Representative: Yoshihiro Mishima; hereinafter \u201cOVER THUMPZ\u201d) are pleased to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":21,"featured_media":13130,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[30],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-13155","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-press"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\n\t\t