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<\/p>\n\u00a0Following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in December 2023 between Fukuoka Prefecture, the Fukuoka Swimming Association, and Swimming NSW, Fukuoka Prefecture and New South Wales have continued to foster exchanges between athletes and coaches from both regions through swimming. The ongoing partnership aims to promote participation in swimming and enhance competitive performance.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
In November 2024, Fukuoka welcomed 10 swimmers representing NSW and 5 coaches to participate in a training camp ahead of the Japan Open held in Tokyo. In addition to the training sessions, participants enjoyed sightseeing and cultural experiences in Fukuoka, while coaches from both regions also had the opportunity to connect with one another and deepen mutual understanding and friendship.<\/p>\n
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In December 2024 and December 2025, Fukuoka sent a delegation of 8 selected swimmers and 2 coaches to NSW. The delegations were warmly welcomed by students and staff at Knox Grammar School in 2024 and Trinity Grammar School in 2025. During their stay, the athletes took part in joint training sessions and shared meals with the schools’ swimming teams, competed in local age-group championships, and participated in other cultural exchanges. These experiences provided valuable international exposure and contributed to the further development of their competitive skills.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Fukuoka plans to continue this exchange programme in 2026 by sending selected swimmers and coaches to NSW. Through joint training sessions, interactions with world-class NSW athletes and coaches, and participation in competitions, Fukuoka aims to further strengthen the sporting abilities of its athletes while fostering the next generation of globally minded individuals.<\/p>\n
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Furthermore, Fukuoka Prefecture is currently preparing for the opening of the Fukuoka International Training Centre<\/strong> in 2029, with the aim of enhancing international competitive performance. The centre will bring together athletes and sports professionals from Japan and overseas, including across the Asia-Pacific region, providing world-class support in training, recovery, and sports nutrition. Fukuoka looks forward to welcoming athletes and organisations from around the world to this new centre, where they can train, connect, and further strengthen international sporting partnerships.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" \u00a0Following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in December 2023 betwee…<\/span><\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.jlgc.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Discover-Japan.png\")
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