On August 8st, when the long rainy season finally ended, the Osaka Kings anniversary event "GOP1" was held.This is the 07th time this event has been booming every year.However, the event was in jeopardy this year.The reason is, as we all know, it was necessary to consider the effects of the new coronavirus infection, which has been rampant since spring.Can you ensure safety?Will people come in this situation?When will the event be safe?
To be honest, if you mention the negative factors, there is no end to it.Meanwhile, the decision made by Osaka Kings was decided to be held.The event was held after taking thorough measures such as temperature measurement at the entrance, thorough sterilization by alcohol disinfection, wearing a mask.
Text: Tatsuki Inamura
Photo: laftam Yusuke Kiuchi
This time, the sponsors CAPTAIN STAG, SPOTAKA, and milk soap have more feelings than usual, and I personally think that they were able to sponsor.This is because if an infected person appears in a sponsored event, it will definitely be difficult to sponsor other events in the future.In addition, the chances of the company being damaged are not zero.It seems that they were aware of this and sponsored this event.
I think he made this decision because he had a strong desire to "protect everyone's playground."The company and staff who have such an understanding must have had a passionate feeling.
Also, if you think positively, the success of the event can be one of the light of the event self-restraint mode that will continue for a long time.
Holding an outdoor event and taking all possible measures to make it a success should have a positive impact on snowboarding events taking place elsewhere.
An event is only possible because there are people who will participate.It is at such a time that we can feel the gratitude of the participants even more.
Every year, riders also come from all over the world to celebrate the anniversary.Not only will you be fascinated by slipping, but you will not be so happy as an event organizer, judging or slipping with customers.
In addition, many influencers who are active in P-CAN FACTORY, Chocochan, LEAD Osaka, 92CREW, Asukadayo YouTuber and each SNS will participate this year.Influential people who are good at transmitting to the general public will also participate in the tournament themselves and liven up the event with the riders.
COW KIN which is the main event of this time.An amateur class, a legendary class over 30 years old, and a professional class. The theme-style tournament tournament is divided into three classes.Unlike general competitions, it was devised so that people of various levels could enjoy it.Since the tricks have been decided in advance, I think it was easy for the viewer to understand.
In the evening, a live concert and a movie preview were held with guests.
GOP 07 was able to finish this year as well.This GOP, which was held in this corona vortex, may have been tried in a sense.However, we were able to make the event a success with the support of many people, including those who participated, influencers who desperately liven up the event, riders, and sponsor manufacturers.
It is at such times that we hope that as many events as possible will be held so that we can continue to enjoy them by cooperating and devising countermeasures.
Personally, I was tired because I was in the sun all day for the first time in a long time, but ... It was a good day with fun and fulfillment.
Please see a video that briefly summarizes the state of such an event.
GOP07 movie
