Our Town Inagi 2018: Shiho Teranishi

Attractive Steps and Speed: Designated Female Lacrosse Strengthening Player

Mr. Teranishi (24 years old), a resident of Wakabadai, is a member of the women's lacrosse club team "FUSION" and represented Japan at the World Cup held in England last July.
Currently, as a designated athlete for enhancement, I am diligently training every day for participation in the World Cup three years from now.
Lacrosse is said to have originated from the sacred rituals of Native American tribes and was introduced to Japan in the 1980s.
A team of 12 people competes in a sport where they use a stick with a net to score by getting the ball into the opponent's goal.
Mr. Teranishi was captivated by the fast-paced and diverse shooting displayed in the sport when he entered university, and he joined the lacrosse club.
He quickly stood out after starting lacrosse and has been active as a member of the Japan national team since his third year of university.

While working as a company employee, I go to the gym 2 to 3 times a week after work, participate in lacrosse practice 4 times a week before work or in the evening, and on Saturdays and Sundays, I engage in club team practice and coaching for lacrosse. I am truly living a life immersed in lacrosse.
As a midfielder who serves as the starting point for attacks, Teranishi's playing style is characterized by his natural quick steps and speed, allowing him to outpace international players.
In the World Cup last year, we reached the quarter-finals against Israel, but unfortunately lost after extra time, finishing in 9th place. Reflecting on the tournament, he said, "The moment I lost, I was able to positively set the challenges I needed to work on as my goals. It was a tournament that helped me grow."

Mr. Teranishi's goal is to participate in the World Cup in three years and to promote Japan through his beloved lacrosse. There is a possibility that lacrosse will be included as a competitive event in the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028, and participating in the Olympics is also one of his goals. To achieve this, he passionately expressed his desire to achieve results over the next ten years, convey the appeal of lacrosse to many people through his play, and improve the environment surrounding lacrosse.
It was very impressive to see someone speaking seriously about what they will do to clearly envision the future. Let's support their further activities going forward.