Seoul, Republic of Korea – With flawless performances at the 2^nd Asian University Cheerleading Championships, Team Japan grabbed four titles as expected and became the biggest winner at the Championship in Seoul, Korea over the weekend. On the final day of the competition, Seoul Plaza was filled with many spectators, witnessing the exciting finale from the many cheerleading teams from around Asia.

There was a total of seven divisional champions at the end of the competition, four of which belonged to Team Japan - All-Female Elite, Pom, Hip Hop, and Hip Hop Doubles.  They executed their routines perfectly with passion and energy. "We tried hard to synchronize for each choreography. The complexity of our stunts and choreography was our biggest strengths, and that makes us a winner," said Matsuo MASAKI.

Japan's Hip Hop team’s routine involved many hard techniques. It was not easy to train together before the competition as half the team live in Tokyo and half in Osaka. Despite this, their perseverance and commitment paid off in the end.

In the Final Round, most of teams achieved lower scores than in the 1st Round, except for Team China from Xiamen who won the Pom Doubles’ gold medal with a higher score. Team Malaysia took the Large Coed Elite first place, and Team Singapore brought home the Large Coed Premier title.

All athletes finished the championship successfully, and every team congratulated and encouraged each other for this historic moment for Asian Cheerleading. They are looking forward to the 3^rd Asian University Cheerleading Championship.

The Result of 2nd Round and Final:

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(Source: AUSF Media Committee and Secretariat)