The 8th Annual Akishima Mayor’s Cup took place on Sunday the 22nd of November. A total of 6 teams (around 50 children) registered to take part in the event at Showa Park Athletic Ground.

Teams played in qualifying rounds before taking part in the finals round. 

Playing off in the Grand Final were Akishima Jr Club and AQCC U12. After a close-fought and highly competitive final Akishima Jr Club were crowned champions defeating AQCC by just 3 runs! Tokyo Rangers came 3rd after narrowly edging out Team Cricket. With BST Red taking bragging rights back to school after defeating BST Blue in the last final for the day. 

FINAL STANDINGS

1st – Akishima Jr Club

2nd – AQCC U12

3rd – Tokyo Rangers

4th – Team Cricket (Best Batting)

5th – BST RED (Best Fielding)

6th – BST BLUE (Spirit of Cricket)

Special thanks to

Mr. Shinji Inoue (Member of the House of Representatives) and City of Cricket Akishima Supporter club board members who took part in the opening/closing ceremony. 

Photos courtesy of Rohan Gillet at https://www.tokyo-in-pics.com

Thank you to all staff who were involved in creating a safe and fun environment for the kids.