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Professional basketball team Sendai 89ers took part in a rally held in front of Nagamachi Station on September 10 ahead of the start of their season in October. Eleven players were also present at the event, not including Hoshino, who was feeling unwell. President Shimura gave a powerful greeting to the 200 assembled fans, saying, “With the members present here, we have decided to participate in the championship for the first time in the club’s history, and together with you, we will strive to become the best in Japan.” Afterwards, all the members came on stage to greet each other one by one. Hiroharu Kataoka: “I want to appreciate every game that I have to play with everyone, and I want to try my best as a team.” Shota Watanabe: “These members worked very hard during training, and when it comes to games, we work together as a team.” I’m looking forward to the competition.” After the rally, players walked around the shopping area, setting up signs and encouraging people to support the season. After the Tohoku Cup this weekend and the Emperor’s Cup next week, the team will finally open the season on October 5th and 6th. Yoshiro Ochiai HC: “The 89ers fans are the best in the world and they are the ones who support us no matter what. The main goal is to win the championship, so to win we need to go to the championship.” .First of all, we will develop the team from the very beginning to achieve the goal that I strive for.”