This tournament began in 1999 as part of the Antlers Hometown Promotion Project under the "J.League's 100-Year Vision," and this year marked its 19th iteration. In addition to promoting and developing mini basketball, it aims to foster the sound physical and mental development of children, improve their skills, and encourage friendly interaction.
In the free throw tournament's opening ceremony, Anton-kun made a spectacular shot. This year, strong teams from various prefectures in Kanto and the eastern region of Ibaraki Prefecture gathered again, engaging in fierce competition.
Participating Teams: 12 boys' teams and 12 girls' teams (24 teams total)
(4 teams from Ibaraki Prefecture, 6 teams from the eastern region of Ibaraki Prefecture, Tokyo, Kanagawa Prefecture, Chiba Prefecture, Saitama Prefecture)
Winning Teams
Boys: Ushiku Mini-Basketball Sports Club (Ushiku City, Ibaraki Prefecture)
Girls: Shimotsuma MBC (Shimotsuma City, Ibaraki Prefecture)