Waseda University Go Club facts for kids
The Waseda University Go Club (also known as WUGC) is a special group at Waseda University where students play the game of Go. Go is a very old and strategic board game from Asia. This club officially started in 1950. The WUGC is also part of the Kanto Student Go Association, which helps organize Go events for students in the Kanto region of Japan.
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Winning Big: Club Achievements
The Waseda University Go Club has a long history of winning many important competitions. They are known as one of the strongest university Go clubs in Japan.
National Championship Wins
The WUGC has won the All Japan University Go Championship an amazing 15 times! This is more than any other university Go club in Japan. Their victories include:
- 1970 to 1973
- 1996
- 2000 to 2001
- 2006 to 2007
- 2010 to 2011
- 2013 to 2014
- 2016
- 2018
Special University Awards
The club has also received the Azusa Ono Memorial Award from Waseda University three times. This is a very special award given to groups or individuals who achieve great things. They received it in:
- 2001
- 2007
- 2011
Friendly Rivalry with Keio University
Since the 1960s, the Waseda University Go Club has had a strong and friendly relationship with the Keio University Go Club. Every year, these two clubs meet for a special friendship match. This exciting event takes place at the Nihon Ki-in, which is the main organization for Go in Japan.
Success in Women's Competitions
Since the 2000s, the Waseda University Go Club's female student teams have also achieved many victories. They have won several team competitions in the Kanto area, showing their strong skills in Go.
Meet Famous Players and Schools
Many talented Go players have been part of the Waseda University Go Club.
Notable Alumni
- Miori Shimosaka is a famous Go player who was once a member of the WUGC. Many other well-known players have also come from this club.
Schools Connected to WUGC
Some members of the Waseda University Go Club came from these high schools:
