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Marine litter is an increasingly serious problem worldwide.
It is estimated that about 80% of marine litter comes from land (cities),
and trash pickup is the "last defense" against this problem.
For the first time, we will be holding the " SPOGOMI" World Cup,
a sport originating in Japan that combines trash pickup and a sport.
This was the first world championship
in which heated competition
took place in countries
all over the world.
The event connected people from country to country
and from person to person,
and further spread the circle of activism around the world.
Although the competition ended
with many cheers and smiles,
SPOGOMI's activities have no end in sight.
The stage will continue into the future
to spread the movement around the world.
the SPOGOMI World Cup
Concept Movie
What is SPOGOMI?
SPOGOMI is a sport invented in 2008 by the representative of Social Sports Initiative,
Mamitsuka Kenichi, under the slogan,
"Trash pickup is a sport!
the official SPOGOMI website
Teams of several people form teams and compete for points awarded according to the amount and type of trash picked up in a designated area within a time limit.
According to the World Cup rules, teams are made up of three people, and the time limit is one hour (with an additional 20 minutes for sorting)
Anyone can participate in the preliminary rounds, regardless of age or gender. The appeal of SPOGOMI is that anyone can win, depending on teamwork, strategy, and tactics.
The World Cup, in which each country will be represented, is scheduled to be held in Japan in November 2023. In preparation for this event, preliminary tournaments and national tournaments are scheduled to be held in 47 prefectures in Japan, and in 6 major states and approximately 20 countries overseas.
To learn more about SPOGOMI, please see
the official SPOGOMI website
or official social media accounts
Location map for national qualifiers
Qualifying tournaments will be held in various countries around the world.
The winning team will qualify for the World Cup in Japan.
INDONESIA
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VIETNAM
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BRAZIL
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PHILIPPINES
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SPAIN
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MOROCCO
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ITALY
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THAILAND
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INDIA
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SWEDEN
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USA
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UK
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MALAYSIA
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AUSTRALIA
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GERMANY
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FRANCE
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PAKISTAN
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BULGARIA
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SOUTH AFRICA
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CANADA
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INDONESIA
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Location: Kedung Gede,South Jakarta,Indonesia
Participants: people in total33teams
Total amount of litter: 132.6kg
Winning team:
Berlian
COMMENT
Our team is formed from the members of the Bank Sampah (Waste Bank) called “Berlian” in Lenteng Agung, Jakarta.
When Spogomi was announced, we were excited to join because we wanted to share the care for our environment. When we won the competition, it was really surprising, because we never imagined it.
We are ready to compete with other countries and show that Indonesian people can do it.
VIETNAM
Date:
Location: Ho Chi Minh CityParticipants: people in total40teams
Total amount of litter: 72.6kg
REPORT
Looking around the opening ceremony venue, the impression was that there were many young people around 20 years old. After the call for departure, all the competitors went to the city at once. The temperature was over 35 degrees Celsius.While countless motorcycles were running right next to them, the participants were silently picking up trash. After returning teams started sorting trash one after another. In Vietnam, there is no custom of separating household garbage. Many teams took out all the garbage they picked up from the bags at once and carefully sorted it one by one while staring at the rule book in their hands.
Winning team:
One-Piece
（Nguyen Kim Hoang／Vo Thang Thanh Cong／Tran To Thanh Tung）
COMMENT
Our group is the upcoming group of warriors who will represent Vietnam to compete in the Spogomi World Cup 2023 with enthusiasm, youth, burning passion and bright future. We do not promise to bring home the top prize of the contest, but we will bring the highest and most intense spirit of Vietnamese warriors to the upcoming Spogomi World Cup 2023 in Japan.
BRAZIL
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Location: Sao Paulo CityParticipants: people in total27teams
Total amount of litter: 179.2kg
REPORT
The participants in this event ranged from athletes over 190 cm in height to elderly Japanese Americans who usually pick up trash. When the starting signal was given, all the participants headed for the city center at once. The fast-paced pace of the competitors, as they moved from one point to the next, trying to pick up as much trash as possible, was reminiscent of the sporting powerhouse that is Brazil. A record 179 kg of trash was collected, which is not only a result of the large amount of trash in the city, but also of the fact that the participants enjoyed the competition to the fullest.
Winning team:
Litter Monsters
COMMENT
We are friends who met in Sao Paulo about 5 years ago. We love to do activities that are a little different, such as hula hooping and peg leg (*long stilt-like legs with no handheld part) lessons. We became interested in SPOGOMI because we wanted to do something to clean up the city. It was fun to participate for the first time in this SPOGOMI, which combines an innovative activity that has never been done before with a great purpose, all in one!
PHILIPPINES
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Location: Manila CityParticipants: teams
Total amount of litter: 160.845kg
REPORT
The Philippines stage was held at Baseco Beach and Baseco Park surrounded by the sea. The Philippine government and the Coast Guard were scheduled to participate in the grand opening ceremony, but due to rain, the stage event was scaled back. Unfortunately, many teams could not make it to the venue due to flooding in parts of the town caused by the rain from the previous day, but 20 teams of students, Japanese manga/anime fans, and families participated in the event. In the light rain, the teams that participated in the trash pickup collected a lot of trash despite being drenched by the rain, and a total of 160.845 kg of trash was collected.
Winning team:
Team Chick Trinity
（Janna Ysabel D. Lanon／Raven B. Centeno ／Ma. Shenavi B. Aranas）
COMMENT
Champions of Nature's Treasures! Hailing from the breathtaking landscapes of the Philippines, Chick Trinity is a passionate and dedicated group committed to the preservation and conservation of our precious natural resources. With hearts full of love for the environment, we strive to be the guardians of Mother Earth, working tirelessly to protect her diverse ecosystems and delicate balance. Our mission is to raise awareness, promote sustainable practices, and inspire collective action in the pursuit of a greener future. Join us as we embark on this noble journey, uniting our voices and efforts to safeguard the beauty and vitality of our natural world for generations to come. Together, we can make a difference. Let's save our nature who already saved us.
SPAIN
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Location: BarcelonaParticipants: teams
Total amount of litter: 146kg
REPORT
The Spain stage was held in Barcelona. Rain was forecasted, but as it turned out, although there was a light drizzle, miraculously it did not rain heavily, and the event was held in pleasant weather. Various teams, including ordinary families, students studying Japanese, and regular trash pickers, gathered to pick up trash around the city, which is frequented by many tourists and other visitors. All teams returned 5 minutes before the end of the trash pickup time, and they worked until the very end of the 60-minute time limit. 146 kg of trash was collected.
Winning team:
Plogging RRevolution
（Claudia Nazoa／David de Castro Domínguez／Leonardo Aguilar Martin）
COMMENT
Our team promotes plogging as a way of making society aware of the importance of keeping environments clean while promoting a healthy lifestyle. Our goal is to raise awareness about the importance of adopting sustainable practices in all areas of life, including sports. We want to highlight sport as a powerful vehicle for positive change in consciousness, not only in terms of health and well-being, but also in terms of environmental protection, social equity and sustainable economic development.
MOROCCO
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Location: CasablancaParticipants: teams
Total amount of litter: 293.6kg
REPORT
The participants in this event ranged from athletes over 190 cm in height to elderly Japanese Americans who usually pick up trash. When the starting signal was given, all the participants headed for the city center at once. The fast-paced pace of the competitors, as they moved from one point to the next, trying to pick up as much trash as possible, was reminiscent of the sporting powerhouse that is Brazil. A record 179 kg of trash was collected, which is not only a result of the large amount of trash in the city, but also of the fact that the participants enjoyed the competition to the fullest.
Winning team:
TRASH WARRIORS
（Chouhaib Khouili／Mustapha Benkacem／Ali Melouk）
COMMENT
This team is composed of a fitness coach who has a phd in renewable energies, a bodybuilder and a movie director. The common point is that they are all very athletic and they decided to participate to the Spogomi World Cup Morocco Stage in order to be able to represent Morocco in an international competition. Besides they are all intrigued by Japan so it will be the 1st time for them.
ITALY
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Location: TropeaParticipants: teams
Total amount of litter: 329.69kg
REPORT
The Tropea stage was held in Tropea, southern Italy, which was chosen as the most beautiful town in Italy in 2021.As we were preparing for the opening ceremony with the crystal clear Mediterranean Sea spread out below us, we were hit by a sudden squall.For a while, it looked like the event might have to be canceled, but fortunately, 30 minutes later, the weather cleared up and the skies were remarkably clear, with not a cloud in sight.The sight of participants wearing bibs and having fun as they competed to collect trash throughout the town attracted a lot of attention from the tourists visiting Tropea.The Italian stage, in which the mayor of Tropea himself participated, was a great success from start to finish.
Winning team:
SpoGhetti Team
（Morris Godano／Davide De Luca／Giuseppe Chiapparo）
COMMENT
We are 3 guys from Tropea full in love with our city.We grew up together playing soccer in Tropea and in other little towns around.We are also members of the association Giovani Tropeani that organizes the Christmas Market every year.
THAILAND
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Location: BangkokParticipants: teams
Total amount of litter: 162.3kg
REPORT
A record number of 49 teams and 147 people of all ages, men and women, wheelchair users, etc., participated in the preliminary competition, and popular Thai actors and singers appeared on stage as an exhibition. After a grand opening ceremony at a shopping mall in the center of Bangkok, the teams headed out into the city. The participants devised their own strategies and engaged in a heated competition to earn points by picking up trash one after another from gaps in plants and trees, which are often overlooked even by the contractors who usually clean up the streets.
Winning team:
Team MJ
（SIVASIT WANARUNGSON／VINAI PUENGPIPATTRAKUL／PARKPOOM CHOLPILAIPONK）
COMMENT
Hi guys, we are Team MJ (Magic Janitor) from Thailand - land of smile. Yes, we love to smile. Even though sometimes we don't know why (LOL). We are marathon runners. Of course, we can walk very fast. Be careful!, Anyone who tries to block our way because we know Thai boxing (just kidding). But don't worry, we are novice for sorting the waste because it do not mandatory in our country. We can't wait to see good tips from you guys. See ya. :D
INDIA
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Location: ChennaiParticipants: teams
Total amount of litter: 317kg
REPORT
The India stage was held in extremely hot weather with sensible temperatures exceeding 40°C. The 28 teams competed in a fierce competition on the beach in Chennai, a city in southwestern India. Many of the contestants were local youths, and many Japanese anime and manga fans were also present, as well as families. Despite the heat, the competitors worked hard to pick up trash from the beach, with some teams running out of bags in less than 20 minutes. The beach, which was littered with trash before the competition, looked remarkably beautiful after the event.
Winning team:
Chennai Super Klean
（Sharun A／Amrit A／Madhusudhanan Radha Thanikasalam）
COMMENT
The qualifying team consists of the dynamic and diligent trio; Sharun, Madhusudhanan, and Amrit who are united by a single cause; Conserving the Environment . They are environmentalists from the 'Environmentalist Foundation of India' (E.F.I), volunteering to clean and restore beaches and water bodies across India over the past decade. The team is honoured and thrilled to be representing India at the 'Spogomi World Cup 2023', to be held in Japan. They look forward to spreading the message, that trash picking is an enjoyable and enriching sporting experience.
SWEDEN
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Location: LinköpingParticipants: teams
Total amount of litter: 18.733kg
REPORT
The Swedish Qualifier was held in Linköping, surrounding Linköping University campus. The qualifier was held at the event NärCon Sommar 2023 which had 15 000 visitors so many people visited the event and could see the SPOGOMI qualifer. There was a wide spread of contestants who came from different parts of Sweden and in different ages. The weather was mostly sunny, we had some rain but not much so it was in general a pleasant experience. All teams collected trash and we had several teams who focused on cigarett butts which didn't generate a lot of kilos but generated lots of points.
Winning team:
Trash And The Gang
（Emil Jakobsson／Liam Larsson／Ronja Lange）
COMMENT
Young adults and students who either are volunteers in the non-profit NärCon association, where they help create the event which is so important for many people, or visitors of the festival. They have all dreamed about visiting Japan for a long time and are so happy to finally make that dream come true.
USA
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Location: Los AngelesParticipants: teams
Total amount of litter: 87.51kg
REPORT
The USA Stage was held in Venice Beach. As always, the pleasant Los Angeles weather celebrated the success of our event. The teams were made up with local environmenal activists, students, attorneys and even walk-in tourists who were visiting from other states. We collected 87.51kg with 26 teams in the end.
Winning team:
Thashie Yoga
（Beatrice Hernandez／Isabella Morillo／Michelle Tidwell）
COMMENT
Trashie Yoga is an organization dedicated to promoting physical, mental, and environmental awareness. Founded by Beatrice Hernandez, a certified yoga teacher with a vision for positive change, Trashie Yoga stands as a testament to the transformative power of individual action. Our purpose is to raise awareness about the interconnectedness of our physical well-being, mental peace, and the environment we inhabit. We believe that by nurturing these three aspects, we can create a ripple effect that positively impacts our lives and the planet.
UK
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Winning team:
The North Will Rise Again
（Sarah Louise Parry／Alexander George Winship／Jonathan Michael Winship）
COMMENT
My name is Sarah, and I am joined on Team GB by my boyfriend Alex and his brother Jonny. We are all friendly yet highly competitive individuals who love supporting and participating in a variety of sports. Other than SPOGOMI, Alex and Jonny play and enjoy watching football and I enjoy long-distance running having recently completed my 30th marathon this year. Jonny and I both work within the NHS and Alex has recently completed a MA degree in Quantity Surveying. Since competing in the UK Qualifiers, SPOGOMI is our new passion and we are so excited to compete in the World Cup Final! We believe we have the sporting capability and competitive edge to go all the way!
MALAYSIA
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Location: Gelugor, PenangParticipants: teams
Total amount of litter: 348.13kg
REPORT
The Malaysia stage was held in Dataran Queensbay. The event went smoothly and arranged. The teams comprises of various participants from various background. There were families, celebrities, government officials and many other. Everyone is very focus on improving the awareness of keeping the place clean and understand more about recycling. All teams picked up in total of as much as 348.13kg
Winning team:
Gomi Heroes
（MONESSH A/L GOPALKRISHNAN／CHUNG BOON JIN／MUHAMAD NAUWFAL BIN ABDULLAH）
COMMENT
Students and teacher from Penang, Malaysia. Gomi Heroes are from GREW (Green Educators Workgroup), a non-governmental organization that promote Sustainable Development. The team comprises of three different ethnic and races in Malaysia. The hope of the team is to have all human can work together for better future.
GERMANY
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Location: DüsseldorfParticipants: teams
Total amount of litter: 239kg
REPORT
The Germany Stage was held in the area around Dusseldorf Central Station. The event was held in pleasant weather, and various teams participated, including family members, colleagues from workplaces, and people who usually pick up litter. The competition was held around the station area where many tourists and station users gathered. All teams did their best and collected...
Winning team:
Dreckweg-Sammler on tour
（Charlotte Schmitz／Meike Lukat／Finja Lukat）
COMMENT
One of the team members, who lives in a town with a population of about 30,000, became concerned about the trash carelessly thrown away in the town around 2016 and started picking up trash instead of warning people against the act. This was reported in the media and recognized by many people. The group that was thus born now consists of 18 people who pick up trash on the evening of the fourth Wednesday of every month. It is necessary for each person in each community to stop littering and act with the belief that we can protect the environment of the earth.
FRANCE
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Location: le Mée-sur-SeineParticipants: teams
Total amount of litter: 315.49kg
REPORT
The France stage was held in LeMée, a suburb of Paris. The weather was perfect for a trash pickup, and the event was enlivened by about 60 event staff, volunteers, guests, and spectators in addition to the 30 teams that participated. On the last Sunday of the summer vacation, teams from families, students, ecology enthusiasts, and many others gathered to participate in the event. All teams picked up trash until the very last minute in the hot weather and collected 15 kg of trash. All participants were shocked at the amount of trash collected.
Winning team:
Les Anonymes
（KOLMERSCHLAG Jérémie／KHAN Usman／MARTIN Baptiste）
COMMENT
The name "Les Anonymes" means "Heroes Without Names" in Japanese. They are a team of young cleaners in the city who work to protect the sanitation of the city on a regular basis. Their efforts are not widely recognized, but they work proudly to keep the city clean on a daily basis. They are eager to see firsthand how Japan works to protect and preserve the environment and to learn many ideas from Japan to make their city cleaner.
AUSTRALIA
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Location: SydneyParticipants: teams
Total amount of litter: 157.9kg
REPORT
The venue was Manly Beach, an urban area located on the north side of Sydney Harbor. Trash cans were placed everywhere on the streets, and at first glance, there was almost no trash. The area was so clean that you might think, "Is this where SPOGOMI is held?” The competition started amidst the excitement of the audience with chants of "Aussie! Aussie! Aussie!” There seemed to be hot spots of garbage in hidden places near the landing sites, and we were very surprised to see the bags full of trash that the competitors brought back with them.
Winning team:
Igniting Sparks
（Petra Williams／Douglas Maia Williams／Jamie Gray）
COMMENT
Our team is very concerned about the environment, likes to compete, and hates to lose. We took on the challenge with a strategy of collecting mainly microplastics and were able to win the competition. We also love to participate in charitable events and are a very positive and motivated team.
PAKISTAN
Date:
Location: Model Town, LahoreParticipants: teams
Total amount of litter: 78.87kg
REPORT
Event was held in Model Town-Lahore- Punjab. Weather was good and pleasant, temp was 30C. 35 teams were applied and short listed. 2 teams were disqualified on basis of misbehavior and 3 were disqualified on ground of cheat thrash. it was a family gathering, well organized and planned. People from all segments were participated. Schools, colleges, civil society, celebrities, Press & Media and special persons etc. All teams were so motivated, picked thrash from every corner of the given area till last minute. They collected 79 kg accepted trash. For creating more interest Pre-event promotion was launched in schools/colleges. Press briefing also carried out before the event for media coverage. More than 10 leading newspapers/channels covered the event. it was colorful event with blend of western, local music for the participant. Mr Wahab Riaz a cricket star & Minister Sports was the chief guest that makes the event more attractive for the participants. Overall it was a great experience converted in a great show.
Winning team:
MAQ LEOS
（Maqbool Hussain／Gohar Rehman／Maira Malik）
COMMENT
MAQ LEOS a civil society family friend’s team have won the event by collecting 8.26 kg trash and get 901 points. Teams consist of 2 Male and one female showed great discipline, hard work and professional approach during the event.
SOUTH AFRICA
Date:
Location: DurbanParticipants: teams
Total amount of litter: 364.39kg
REPORT
The South Africa stage was held in Durban, on the mouth of the Umgeni River. The event was held in good, though very windy, weather. Teams made up of a variety of people including families, students, and friend groups. Some teams tried specific tactics such as focusing on cigarette butts or glass bottles. All teams worked until the end of the hour and collected 365 kgs worth of trash. The winners were Team Frobers Rovers (Derek Paul Fouquereaxu de Froberville, Philippe Louis Fouquereaux de Froberville, and Courtney Botha) and they will represent South Africa at the SPOGOMI World Cup 2023.
Winning team:
Frober Rovers
（Derek Paul Fouquereaxu de Froberville／Philippe Louis Fouquereaux de Froberville／Courtney Botha）
COMMENT
Team Frobers Rovers is made up of brothers Derek and Paul Fouquereaxu de Froberville, and their friend Courtney Botha. There are very much looking forward to competing on the World Cup stage and going to Japan.
BULGARIA
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Location: SofiaParticipants: teams
Total amount of litter: 110.07kg
REPORT
Winning team:
Margaritka
（Stefan Yordanov／Alexandra Peneva／Georgia Ivanova）
COMMENT
Artist and entertainers with a disire to inspire positive change in the world. Though young they are all well versed in there fields and are always ready to surprise us.
CANADA
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Location: TorontoParticipants: teams
Total amount of litter: 151kg
REPORT
The Canada stage was held in Toronto Don Valley Hotel. We were able to hold the event in pleasant weather. The teams were made up of a variety of people, including families, students studying in Toronto, and people who usually pick up litter. All teams picked up trash until the very last minute and collected as much as 151 kg of trash.
Winning team:
The Wastemans
（Sylwia Magdalena Pucek／Elizabeth Wai Hung Chow／Faiyaz Khan）
COMMENT
Our three members grew up in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada, and came up with the team name "The Wastemans" as it's commonly used slang in the city. "The Wastemans" pays homage to those who work effortlessly to keep our homes and public spaces clean, which we felt was relevant to the sport of Spogomi, but is also a play-on-words to those who grew up in the bustling multi-cultural city of Toronto, where it's jokingly said amongst the younger generation about those who are not grinding and hustling. Our group feels environmental sustainability is important because it impacts all aspects of life, and we are looking forward to representing Canada on an international stage.
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