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Aoba Fujino was presented with Hosei University Student Special Recognition Encouragement Award

  • March 14, 2024
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On Friday, March 8, 2024, Aoba Fujino, a sophomore in the Faculty of Sports and Health Studies and a member of the Japanese women's national soccer team (Nadeshiko Japan), visited President Hirose and reported on her performance in the Women's World Cup. Fujino was also presented with the Hosei University Student Special Recognition Encouragement Award.

The Special Recognition Award for Students is given to students who have made outstanding achievements in academics, sports, etc., and have received international recognition, etc., and have significantly contributed to enhancing the reputation of Hosei University.

Fujino was selected to represent Japan in the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 and finished in the top eight. She was selected for the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 and was selected for this year's award in recognition of her achievements. As an individual, Fujino scored her first World Cup goal in the second group league match against Costa Rica, becoming the youngest player to score a goal in both the men's and women's World Cups (19 years and 180 days old).

In the World Cup, Fujino scored one goal and provided two assists, both to Hinata Miyazawa, a graduate of Hosei University and a graduate of the Faculty of Sports and Health Studies. On February 28 (Wed.) at the National Stadium, Fujino scored the final goal in the Asian women's soccer final qualifier for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games (against the North Korean women's national team), and the team was successfully selected to participate in the Paris Olympics.

 

During the reception following the awards ceremony, President Hirose praised Fujino's performance in the Nadeshiko Japan team, including the World Cup.

President Hirose asked Fujino, "You are one of the youngest members of the team, but how do you feel about being surrounded by older players and achieving results in the games? So, I focus on showing what I have. I am happy to be called up to the national team anytime and any number of times, but at the same time, I am in a position where I have to maintain a high level of performance at all times. By being selected for the national team multiple times, I feel that I am taking charge of the level of women's soccer in the future. She also talked about her aspirations for the future.

We would like to ask for your continued warm support for Hosei Sports.

  • President Hirose presented Fujino with the Hosei University Student Special Recognition Encouragement Award.

  • After the award ceremony, a pleasant chat took place.

  • Fujino chatting with a smile

  • President Hirose asks Fujino a question.

  • (from left) TAKEO Masashi, Director of the Student Center (Faculty of Law, Professor), President HIROSE Katsuya, Aoba Fujino (2nd year, Faculty of Sports and Health Studies), and Associate Professor INOUE Takahiro (Faculty of Sports and Health Studies)

  • Aoba Fujino graciously signing her autograph.