Prince Hisahito Visits Asian Games in Aichi Prefecture, Watches Kabaddi, Sepaktakraw Matches
Prince Hisahito on Monday visited Aichi Prefecture, where he watched kabaddi and sepaktakraw matches being held as part of the Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026.
Prince Hisahito ventured to Aichi Prefecture on Monday, where he observed kabaddi and sepaktakraw matches as part of the upcoming Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026. The prince, who is the offspring of Crown Prince Akishino, first toured Tokai Citizen Gymnasium in Tokai City in the early afternoon, where he watched the Japanese and Indian teams engage in a kabaddi game.
Recognizing this sport as India's national game akin to tag, Hisahito inquired about offensive and defensive tactics employed during the match. He remarked on the significance of physical strength in the game.
Subsequently, Hisahito shifted his attention to a sepaktakraw competition held at Nagoya City Mizuho Park Gymnasium in Nagoya. Also known as leg volleyball, this traditional Southeast Asian sport involves players using their legs and heads to strike a ball into the opponent's court. The prince's admiration for the athletes was evident as he closely watched the performers execute techniques such as spiking the ball while leaping. He expressed his amazement, stating, "They’re very good at using various techniques."
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