Kyosuke Matsuyama (a 2020 graduate of the School of Sport Sciences), who won the gold medal in the men's foil team event at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, and Koki Kano (a 2020 graduate of the School of Sport Sciences), who won the silver medal in the men's epee team event and the gold medal in the men's individual epee event, visited the Waseda Sports Museum.
Two gold medalists visit Waseda Sports Museum
Waseda University Memorial Hall, the venue for the fencing events at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics
Waseda University Memorial Hall used to be located where Waseda Arena (Building 37) is now, where the Waseda Sports Museum is located. Memorial Hall was used as a stage for many Waseda students' youth, hosting entrance and graduation ceremonies, the Waseda-Keio game, the Waseda Festival, health and physical education classes, and sports club activities. In addition, the fencing competitions were held at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. Memorial Hall was the only university facility to be used as an Olympic venue. In this way, Memorial Hall was an important historical location for Waseda University.
It was deeply moving to see Matsuyama and Kano, the two gold medalists in fencing, gazing at the monument commemorating their time as fencing champions. Even for them, who have mastered the sport, standing there and feeling the history must have been a special experience. I believe it was a valuable opportunity for them to once again feel the tradition and significance of fencing through their achievements on the Olympic stage. Their visit was a wonderful opportunity to further highlight the traditions of Waseda sports.
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- Two people looking at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics exhibit
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- Kano points out the events that were competed at the time and the names of the winning athletes.
At the Waseda Sports Museum, there are panels summarizing the achievements of Waseda University members who participated in the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games, as well as autographed panels by athletes Matsuyama and Kano. This exhibition allows you to experience the appeal of Waseda sports, which shine on the world stage. Please come and visit us!
Kano and Matsuyama pointing at their own signs
Photo courtesy of Waseda Sports Newspaper Club
Waseda Sports Museum
Location: Toyama Campus, Waseda Arena 3rd floor
Closed: Wednesdays and other days
Free admission, no reservation required
- When visiting, please check the Waseda Sports Museum website for the latest opening hours.
Closing dates and other information may be subject to change.
Be the inheritor of tradition. Be the creator of the future.
-Waseda Sports Museum-
At the Waseda Sports Museum, you can experience the unparalleled individuality and charm of "Waseda sports" through glorious scenes and symbolic episodes that color the long history, such as the final Waseda-Keio game and the snowy Waseda-Meiji game. There is also a corner that exhibits materials from each of the school's 44 athletic clubs in rotation, making it a museum where you can make new discoveries every time you visit.
Admission is free and no prior reservations are required. We look forward to seeing you there.
