Do you want to go to Japan?
All you have to do is to pick up some trash!
SPOGOMI is an abbreviation of "Sport Gomihiroi (=picking up trash)", a sport in which teams compete against each other for points awarded according to the amount and type of trash picked up in a given area within a set time limit.
The winner of the qualifying tournament, which will be held in approximately 20 countries around the world, will represent their country and receive a ticket to the World Cup scheduled to be held in Japan (Tokyo) in November 2023. The winner of the qualifying tournament, which will be held in approximately 20 countries around the world, will represent their country and receive a ticket to the World Cup scheduled to be held in Japan (Tokyo) in November 2023. We will cover the cost of travel to Japan, accommodation, meals, and any other expenses deemed necessary!
What it's all about
There is no age limit and everyone is welcome to participate for free. Bring your friends and family and register a team of three people!
The attraction of this SPOGOMI is that not only is trash eliminated through competition, but with teamwork, and depending on strategy and tactics, anyone can "win," regardless of age or gender.
First time in Sweden
This is the first time that this event will be held in Sweden and the overall goal is to reduce the amount of trash that flows into the ocean and to create an opportunity for many people to focus on the marine waste problem, as the problem of marine waste is becoming more serious worldwide, and most of the marine waste is generated from land and cities.
About the competition
Competition Overview
Date and Time: July 26 2023, 15:00~18:00
Meeting place: Zen Garden, NärCon Sommar 2023.
Application: Apply through this form before June 29.
The competition area for picking up trash will be announced shortly before the event.
Schedule for the day (tentative):
Application Guidelines
Application Guidelines
The competition will cover the cost of travel to Japan, accommodation, meals, and any other expenses deemed necessary for the qualified team.
If for some reason a member of the qualifying team is unable to come to Japan for the World Cup, up to two members may be replaced (if all three members are unable to come to Japan, the second-placed team will be considered the representative).
In the event of a large number of applicants, applications may be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis or by lottery, so please apply as soon as possible. [Application Period] From May 23, 2023 to June 29, 2023
We will notify you of your acceptance or rejection of your application to the email address you have provided us by July 6, 2023.
Other notifications regarding the competition
Detailed rules
These are the official rules of SPOGOMI World Cup
Basic Matters
Rules in terms of competition
What not to pick up
Credits
Presented by The Nippon Foundation
Supported by FAST RETAILING
Hosted by Social Sports Initiative