Taiwan–Japan Exchange Enters a New Chapter as Wagor Strengthens Its Grassroots Football Program
臺日交流再添新章！足球運動向下扎根
Wagor International School has officially signed a partnership agreement with Japan’s Oita Trinita Football Club. This marks the first time since the J.League was founded in 1991 that one of its professional teams has teamed up with an overseas educational institution to develop youth soccer talent.
In the future, Oita Trinita will periodically send professional coaches—both in person and online—to guide Wagor students from kindergarten through high school. The two sides will also promote student exchange programs, training, and friendly matches, creating a bridge that connects sports and education across borders.
Oita Trinita’s President, Masakaze Ozawa, said that this collaboration is a meaningful international challenge for the club. “We’re bringing Oita Trinita’s youth training system to Taichung,” he said. “Through soccer, we hope to foster positive cultural exchange and inspire more young players who can one day shine on the global stage.”
Wagor International School’s Executive Director, Sabrina Wu, shared that Japan is a leader in Asian soccer, and Oita Trinita has a proven track record in youth development and soccer education. “This partnership gives our students a rare chance to directly experience a professional Japanese club’s youth training system,” she said. “Through soccer, they’ll also build teamwork, gain a global perspective, and grow both mentally and physically.”
In addition, Taichung City and Japan’s Oita Prefecture have been sister cities for eight years, with frequent exchanges in tourism, cycling, and hot spring culture. This new partnership continues the strong friendship between Taiwan and Japan and takes international educational exchange to the next level.
葳格國際學校與日本大分三神足球俱樂部19日簽署合作意向書，共同攜手培育足球人才。這也是J聯盟於1991年設立至今第一支與海外教育機構合作設立專業足球培育的職業球隊。
簽約儀式於日本舉行，未來大分三神足球俱樂部將為葳格學生，從幼兒園至高中階段，不定期派遣專業教練進行課程指導與線上輔導。同時，雙方將推動學生互訪、學習與競賽的方式，實現體育與教育的跨國連結。
日本大分三神足球俱樂部代表理事社長小澤正風表示，此次合作對俱樂部而言，是一項極具意義的國際挑戰。我們將把大分三神訓練青年足球的模式帶來台中，透過足球開啟多元友好的互動，也期望未來誕生更多活躍在世界舞台的足球選手。
葳格國際學校執行董事吳菀庭分享，日本在亞洲足球競技領域可謂佼佼者，大分三神足球俱樂部在足球教育與青少年培育方面具備豐富的經驗與實績。這次合作不僅讓葳格學生能直接接觸日本職業足球俱樂部的青年訓練系統，亦能通過足球培養團隊精神、國際視野，以及健全的自我成長。
此外，臺中市與日本大分縣締結友好城市至今邁入8年，兩地在觀光、自行車與溫泉等領域互動頻繁，此次合作延續了臺日友好情誼，也進一步深化國際教育交流。
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