"Bubble Soccer Tournament in Hirosaki" was held on November 26 at Hirosaki Futsal Court "SAPPA-DO".

"Bubble Soccer," a new sport that originated in Norway, is a sport called a "bumper," in which a ball made of a vinyl material that is inflated with air is worn and the ball is placed at the opponent's goal.

All 12 teams, about 90 people participated in the competition, divided into two qualifying leagues, and the top two teams competed in the format to win the final tournament. Female players applied the original rules of winning or losing in bubble sumo in the case of 1 goal, 3 goals or a draw.

In the final match, the “Kasai Timber Store B” team and the Hirotaka Baseball Club OB team fought each other, playing a fierce battle that involved bubble sumo wrestling. Toshikazu Suzuki of the Japan Bubble Soccer Federation, who cooperated with the event and served as the referee of the tournament, said, "The bubble soccer held in this association was held for the first time in Aomori. There were also scenes in which contestants played strongly and felt harassed." Show a smile.

Isao Kikuchi of the sponsored "IMO no Kai" said, "Because bubble soccer is attractive because it requires no technique, the rules are simple, and people of all ages can participate. I want to establish it as an indoor sport in winter in Aomori, Snow Country. I will show my motivation.