September 09, 2004
Dispatching a Shogi Trainer to Sweden, etc(Vol. 20, 2002.6.30)
A Subsidy obtained, now for Realization of Dreams
We have received favorable replies from 2 foundations mentioned in the “Kakehashi” No. 19, namely, The Yokohama Association for International Communications and Exchanges and The Scandinavia-Japan Sasakawa Foundation. Both of them have agreed to bear a part of the costs. (by Naohiro Sanada, Chairman)
Out of our 2 projects, “Dispatching a Shogi Trainer” and “Goodwill Shogi Matches between Yokohama and Shanghai”, Yokohama has chosen the latter and decided to subsidize us. Accordingly in February next year, we are going to invite children from Shanghai, China for goodwill Shogi matches. As to the details, I shall address those in the next “Kakehashi”.
Simultaneously, ISPS has started a system to send a Shogi trainer to Sweden. This is to be carried out as a part of the interchange of Shogi between Japan and Sweden. This year, almost all of the cost is to be borne by the Scandinavia-Japan Sasakawa Foundation.
(Denomination)
• The System Dispatching a Shogi Trainer to Sweden
(Purpose)
• To dispatch able Shogi trainers repeatedly in order to upgrade the level and to help increase the number of Swedish Shogi fans
• To assist the activities of the Swedish Shogi Federation led by Mr. Danerud
(Number of trainers to be dispatched)
• In principle, 2 persons at a time.
Selection of trainers: To be decided after taking into account the advice* of the Japan Shogi Association (JSA)
* A member of ex-would-be Shogi professionals or an active professional shogi player may be recommended by JSA. From ISPS, one of our members who is good at English, or preferably good at Swedish may join him. Their aims are not only to train Swedish in Shogi, but also to introduce Japanese culture.
(Schedule)
• 6 nights stay in Sweden for a total of 8 days (including 2 flight days). 5 days training for members of the Swedish Shogi Association and instructing Swedish children how to play Shogi (The remaining one day is for sight-seeing or at trainers’ discretion).
(Date to dispatch)
• To be decided at the request of the Swedish Shogi Association (For the first occasion, the date to be dispatched shall be November, 2002)
(Cost to be borne)
Japanese side: Air freight, lodging expense, instructional material, etc. shall be borne by ISPS. An instructor is to pay his personal expenses.
Swedish side: Inland transportation fee and meal expense shall be borne by the Swedish Shogi Association
Since the denomination, the “System Dispatching a Shogi Trainer to Sweden” appears to be too long and too rigid, you are asked to give me a good idea for its nickname.
For the subsequent trials, we shall study further and try to keep maintaining this system.
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September 06, 2004
A dream to send Shogi trainer overseas and an effort for its realization(Vol.19 2002.3.1)
In my column, “ISPS – Dreams and Projects” of No. 16 of the Kakahashi, I wrote about a dream of sending a Shogi trainer abroad. I think that this year should be the year for its realization. (by Naohiro Sanada, Chairman)
Right now an application is being made to the Yokohama International Interchange Association a subsidy for the “Yokohama and Shanghai Shogi Interchange Project”, while to The Scandinavia-Japan Sasakawa Foundation , we are going to ask a subsidy to send a Shogi trainer to Sweden. The purpose for asking subsidies is to cover at least half of the cost by them.
In both cases, we are advocating that the projects are not sporadic ones, but a long-term international exchange of goodwill through Shogi. We expect that those who examine our applications will be able to understand our eagerness.
The results shall be informed in the next number.
The state of preparation of the 2nd Goodwill Children Shogi Matches between Tokyo and Beijing
As announced by the Kakehashi, vol. 18, the preliminary matches of Tokyo are scheduled to be held on June 2 at an establishment of NEC through their courtesy.
The tour to watch the goodwill children Shogi matches in Beijing have only 25 seats available for members of ISPS. It doesn’t matter if you visit Beijing for the first time or many times as long as you wish to see the children goodwill Shogi matches. Since the number is limited, you are invited to reserve your seats as soon as possible.
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August 08, 2004
Results from the Swedish Shogi Team Championship 2004
According to the Swedish Shogi Federation, the Swedish Shogi Team Championship 2004 was held on July 31 and August 1 in Norrkoping, Sweden. Six teams with 28 Swedish players got together. The team Goteborg 1 obtained Gold prize. For more details, please see the Shogi-l archives.
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