What is the swim event "Swim 108"?
On New Year's Eve, many temples ring the New Year's bell 108 times. The number 108 represents human worldly desires (disturbances in the mind), and ringing the bell 108 times means getting rid of worldly desires.
"Swim 108" is an event where you aim to swim 108 times according to the number of New Year's bells to purify your mind and body and welcome the new year.
About 120 customers from 3,000 stores nationwide took on the challenge, and the participants worked together to complete the swim.
*Swimming distance can be adjusted according to swimming ability.
State of event
Central Wellness Club Kamiikebukuro 57 participants
■ Voices of participants:
People of all ages participate, from elementary school students to veterans.Regardless of age, we were able to encourage each other and finish the swim!
Central Fitness Club Musashi Kosugi Branch 39 participants
■ Voices of participants:
I participate in annual events.I joined because I wanted to see how far I could swim.
The sense of accomplishment that I was able to swim towards the same goal with my clubmates was exceptional.
Central Wellness Club Nokendai Branch 58 participants
■ Voices of participants:
Participating every year is the rule of December.
Encouraging each other by saying “Let’s do our best” with friends, the sense of accomplishment when you finish swimming is irresistible.
All participants will receive a commemorative gift!
After the event, swim caps and certificates were presented to commemorate the completion of the swim. 2020 is the 50th anniversary of Central Sports, so it was a special commemorative prize!
Some of you may have heard about the "Swim 108" event for the first time.
We are looking forward to seeing many of you at the end of this year!