Based on the memorandum of understanding signed with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in March 2019, the Doshisha University and the Athletic Association Rugby Club will have eight members of the Rugby Club in India as Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers for one month from February 3, 8.・ I will be dispatched to Bubaneshwar.
Prior to this dispatch, on February 2020, 2, eight members of the Doshisha University rugby team paid a courtesy visit to Consul Sanziva Jaina of the Consulate General of India in Osaka and Kobe.Consul Sanziva explained the history and culture of India and the Bhubaneswar to visit.After that, while surrounding Indian food, the rugby team members asked various questions such as Indian movies and impressions of Japan from India, and exchanged information in a peaceful atmosphere from beginning to end.
The eight dispatched members are tasked with instructing Indian students and students about rugby and contributing to the spread and strengthening of Indian rugby.Consul Sanjiva said, "I want Japan and India to understand each other's culture and build a strong relationship of trust through rugby exchanges. Through such exchanges, various sports such as rugby will spread throughout India. I hope that we will continue to do so. "
