TUFS Student Places Third at International Badminton Tournament "II Internacional Badminton Sucre Capital de Bolivia 2026"

August 21, 2026

Mr. KAI Takeru, a fourth-year student in the School of International and Area Studies, won third place in the Men's Singles division at the "II Internacional Badminton Sucre Capital de Bolivia 2026." The international tournament, sanctioned by the Badminton World Federation, took place in Sucre, Bolivia, from August 11 to 15, 2026.

Comment from Mr. KAI

Since entering university, I have traveled and competed globally every year to improve my world ranking. Being able to fully dedicate myself to my athletic career as a student-athlete at Tokyo University of Foreign Studies—an institution rich in international diversity—is all thanks to the constant support of everyone around me. I am incredibly happy to have achieved this long-awaited podium finish.

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