Get Moving, Veszprém!

The "Get Moving, Veszprém!" program series, organized as part of the 2026 Sumo European Championships, offers experience-based, sports and cultural programs open to all age groups.

Participants can try out the fitness challenge, archery, the obstacle course, and soft sumo, while taking part in community challenges and shared cheering experiences. Japanese cultural performances further enriched the event.

The goal of the project is for kids, families, and school communities to experience the joy of physical activity, get to know local sports clubs, and adopt a more active and health-conscious lifestyle in the long term.

The event will take place in the open space in front of One Veszprém Arena.

- Fitness Challenge demonstration and amateur competition

We are holding a demonstration featuring European and world champion athletes from the Hungarian Fitness Federation. The Fitness Challenge consists of a series of tasks to be completed within a time limit at six stations, based on simple exercises that are accessible to everyone. Following the demonstration, we will announce an amateur competition in several categories, where participants can expect shortened, easy tasks.

- Archery program with Litér Traditional Archery Association

The association is holding an open training session that anyone can join. Throughout the day, participants will engage in warm-up exercises, playful activities, target shootingshooting, and group exercises performed in the open air.

- Mini Obstacle Course in collaboration with Veszprém Outdoor Obstacle Course Association.

Demonstrations and amateur competitions will be held on the obstacle course set up in front of the Arena. The program is especially popular among 8- to 25-year-olds. Mini-challenges also add variety to the activities, during which participants can test their strength, sense of balance, dexterity, and endurance.

- Soft sumo classes

Soft sumo is a playful, safe, and developmental variation of the sport of sumo, which is particularly ideal for elementary school students, but people of all ages can give it a try. We hold fun workshops led by our European champion athletes.

- Rubber-Tape Demonstration with Veszprém Gymnastics Club

A short, spectacular demonstration will be held in the gym, further enriching the program.

- SUMO WORKSHOP Community Challenge

Spectators and athletes will simultaneously shout the phrase “hakkeyoi,” which is used in sumo. ("hakkeyoi" (はっけよい)—a phrase used in sumo that the gyoji (referee) shouts during a match, and it roughly means: "Give it your all!") We measure the volume with a decibel meter and publish the results. The goal of the challenge is to strengthen the sense of community and boost the atmosphere.

- Fan Competition

Registered teams can compete against each other in the fan competition to see how active they are. They can earn points by completing various tasks at the sports clubs’ stations. The most active team will receive an award.

Workshops:

• Ikebana
• Sashiko embroidery 
• Hanafuda card game
• Origami
• Taiko Japanese Drum Rhythm & Movement

Demonstration of Hanga Japanese Woodblock Printing

Sumo-e exhibition

Japanese incense master

Japanese tea ceremony

Sushi bar (11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.)

Japanese Street is organized by Japanese Center Veszprém