将棋の強豪校、学校のミスで出場機会を逃す　締め切り3日前に気づく [北海道]：朝日新聞デジタル

In a shocking turn of events, the prestigious Sapporo Kosei High School Go and Shogi Club has been disqualified from participating in the All-Hokkaido High School Shogi Championship due to a clerical error in their application. The school, known for its strong players in the traditional Japanese board games, failed to meet the deadline for submission, causing uproar among students, parents, and school officials.

The championship, scheduled to take place in Hakodate City over two days, will now proceed without the participation of one of the top contenders. Despite pleas for leniency and appeals for the club’s reinstatement, the organizers stood firm on their decision not to allow the team to compete.

This unfortunate incident has raised questions about the importance of attention to detail and the consequences of administrative errors in competitive events. The students who had been preparing diligently for the championship now find themselves sidelined due to a simple oversight.

The news has sent shockwaves through the local shogi community and serves as a cautionary tale for other schools and organizations involved in competitive activities. The Sapporo Kosei High School Go and Shogi Club’s disqualification serves as a reminder of the importance of thorough preparation and adherence to deadlines in the world of competitive sports and games.