Sannagi Elementary School in Asakura City considered the cancellation of the athletic meeting because the ground was covered with about 5 cm thick earth and sand due to heavy rain in July, but in order to cheer up the affected area We decided to hold the event, we have been preparing to remove the earth and sand.

Approximately 150 schoolchildren, parents and residents of the area gathered at the sports festival on the 24th, and Takashi Tanaka, 6th grader on behalf of the students, said, "In this heavy rain there are many precious lives There are people who are deprived of their lives and are now forced to live their lives. I would like to cheer up Asakura and Sannagi. "

The 24th athletic meeting reduced the number of events we had had in the past to 15, the time was shortened and the time for lunch was gone, but the people who gathered got into the healthy appearance of the children I had my face frightened.

Risa Machida, a 4th grade who continues evacuation, said, "I am sorry to have a short time, but I was glad that we could have a sports festival." Risa's mother, Mizuho, ​​said, "I was glad that I could see the figure that the children are working hard."