A crowdfunding program to support athletes related to Fukuoka Prefecture began in Jul. 1. Operated by the 2020-established sports promotion foundation, Fukuoka Sports, the fundraising platform allows athletes to crowdfund without paying fees. The first project features Mio Arai, a 24-year-old skier who aims to race at the Beijing Olympics in 2022. Source: Fukuoka Prefecture / KBC / Fukuoka Sports / Fukuoka Sports Crowdfunding
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