It was revealed on May 2020 that the US land team participating in the 5 Tokyo Olympics will hold a pre-camp in Chiba Prefecture.Under the leadership of Chiba Prefecture, Juntendo University will fully support the players.Chiba Prefecture and Juntendo University have agreed with the American Athletics Federation, and pre-camping is scheduled to be held in July 26.
The U.S. track and field team has a track record of holding a pre-camp for the World Championships in Athletics in Beijing in August 2015 in Chiba Prefecture, and at that time, the team has a high level of facilities, equipment, and safety. Received an evaluation.In particular, the athletics stadium is fully equipped with tracks that meet the international standard "class 8" set by the International Athletics Federation.The structure is such that the athletics stadium and the training center can be easily linked and can be used functionally by athletes.In addition, during the last camp, the university's student volunteers provided training assistance and interpreter volunteers to "hospitate" the athletes, which led to the success of this invitation.
At the pre-camp to be held in 2020, teachers and students will work with local governments to back up the players at "All Juntendo" again.Specific details will be discussed with the American Athletics Federation after the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics.
