「瑞宝双光章」の勲章と勲記が遺族の問い合わせで紛失が発覚　山武市（千葉県）：朝日新聞デジタル

In a shocking turn of events, the prestigious Sapporo Kosei High School’s Go and Shogi Club has been disqualified from participating in the Hokkaido High School Shogi Championship due to a clerical error in their application. The school and parents of the students pleaded for leniency and a chance to rectify the mistake, but their appeals fell on deaf ears.

The championship, scheduled to take place in Hakodate City on the 30th and 31st of this month, will proceed without the participation of the renowned school. The error was only discovered three days before the deadline, leaving no room for corrective measures.

The incident has left the students and faculty of Sapporo Kosei High School devastated, as they had been preparing diligently for the championship. The club members, known for their exceptional skills in shogi and go, were considered strong contenders for the title.

This unfortunate turn of events serves as a reminder of the importance of attention to detail and timely submission of applications in competitive events. The disqualification of such a prominent school has sent shockwaves through the shogi community, raising questions about the fairness of the decision and the impact on the students’ morale.

As the championship approaches, the absence of Sapporo Kosei High School will undoubtedly be felt, leaving a void in the competition and highlighting the consequences of administrative oversights in high-stakes tournaments.