This marks the eighth year since the establishment of our federation. With the progress made in the seven disability football and the deepening cooperation with the JFA and other members of the football family, our activities towards realizing an inclusive society are steadily advancing.

As the competitions and events of the seven disability football, which had been suspended due to Covid-19, have now resumed, we have also successfully organized several international tournaments and friendly matches.
In our commitment to promote and strengthen the women's category of disability football globally, we established the 'Japan Women's National Disability Football Team for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities' in November 2022. This addition marks the 14th category of the Japan National Disability Football Team.

We continue to promote networking activities through the partnership conference for disability football, in collaboration with the Japan Sports Agency, with the aim of positively impacting the daily lives of people with disabilities. These activities are still primarily conducted at the regional level, as in the past.
The total number of organizations and conferences promoting disability football, regardless of the type of disability, has increased to 35 across prefectures. We are actively supporting and promoting their activities in accordance with the specific local situations, which include initiatives such as creating inclusive spaces, coach training, and team building.

In April 2022, we initiated the implementation of the 'Inclusive Education Programme' for primary and junior high schools. This program includes hands-on lessons designed to enhance children's understanding of disability and promote awareness of diversity, drawing on the expertise we have acquired through disability football.
Additionally, we have also introduced the 'e-Learning Training' program for companies. This training aims to promote behavioral change by providing knowledge about the social model of disability, as well as essential information such as the Disability Discrimination Act. The program also covers specific characteristics of different disabilities and provides guidance on how to effectively interact with people with disabilities.

We remain committed to our efforts in realizing an inclusive society and fostering greater cooperation among the seven disability football, members of the football family, and the sports community. We genuinely appreciate your ongoing understanding and support as we strive towards these goals.