On Monday, July 1, 2024, Shiori Oikawa, a Shinagawa ward resident and member of the Japanese women's hockey team "Sakura Japan" and a candidate for the Paris 2024 Olympics, visited the ward office and spoke to Mayor Morisawa about her enthusiasm and aspirations for the match before departing for Paris.
On Friday, June 14th, Oikawa was selected as a potential member of the Japanese women's hockey team, "Sakura Japan," for the Paris 2024 Olympics, making this her second consecutive Olympic Games appearance.
On Wednesday, November 1, 2023, Shinagawa Ward was certified as an "Official Hockey Town" by the Japan Hockey Association. The ward views Oi Hockey Stadium as a local resource and is working with shopping districts, local communities, and schools to hold events and hockey classes, creating a lively atmosphere in the area.
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