Tokyo Tech secures historic promotion to 1st Division of FFC College Futsal League

Tokyo Tech's Futsal Club made history on February 24, 2016 by securing promotion to the 1st Division of the FFC College Futsal League with a 5-2 victory over Tokyo City University.

Members of futsal club overjoyed after promotion

The FFC College Futsal League, the biggest of its kind in Japan, includes 55 teams from over 40 universities and colleges in the Kanto region. The 1st Division is made up of 12 teams, while the 2nd Division includes four groups, each consisting of 10 or more teams.

In 2015, Tokyo Tech finished the regular season with 8 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss, topping Group D. Their victory over Tokyo City University in the promotion playoffs sent them to the top flight for the first time in the club's history.

Comments from Team Tokyo Tech captain in AY2015

Our goal this year was to secure promotion. At times it was tough, but thanks to the efforts of the whole team, we did it. I am overjoyed. We will work even harder next season and hopefully produce good results in the 1st Division.

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• Tokyo Tech tops Group D in 2nd Division of FFC College Futsal League