The exchange event was held on the school ground, and when the players appeared, the children welcomed them with a flower path.
Yamamura and Koizumi giving opening remarks
This time, we played banana tag, dodgeball, and a penalty shootout. In the banana tag game, the players were the "oni" (taggers) and happily chased the energetic children running around.
Next, two dodgeball games were played, divided into older and younger grades, and the players also joined in and enjoyed each game.
Koizumi looks satisfied after hitting an unsuspecting student
Children hiding behind Yamamura even before the game started
Before the penalty shootout, Koizumi demonstrated long throws and high ball kicks, drawing gasps of surprise from the children. In the penalty shootout that followed, Koizumi, as well as Yamamura, served as goalkeepers.
Koizumi asking a student who scored a goal, "One more time, please!"
Yamamura, who enthusiastically declared, "I'll stop them all!", couldn't move an inch
The principal showing off an impressive penalty kick
At the closing ceremony, both players received words of appreciation, and the elementary school visit concluded with a commemorative photo.
Both players being seen off through a flower path
