Sport and the University of Tokyo
“Instead of being a fat pig, become a lean Socrates.”
![Instead of being a fat pig, become a powerful Socrates. Illustration: Jo Okada.](images/image_03.gif)
Instead of being a fat pig, become a powerful Socrates. Illustration: Jo Okada
These words were left to posterity 40 years ago by the 18th president of the University, Prof. Kazuo Okochi. These words also reflect the former president’s desire for University of Tokyo students to remain constantly questioning and inquisitive, and to never rest on their laurels, even after graduation.
However, Socrates himself was apparently a muscular man with a love of wrestling. It seems the philosophers of ancient Greece required a powerful physique in order to ponder the meaning of all things. If that is the case, it would perhaps be better to rephrase the words of Prof. Okochi.
“Instead of being a fat pig, become a powerful Socrates” (by Prof. Senshi Fukashiro). In this edition we introduce the “Socrates” of the University of Tokyo, who epitomize the ideal of excellence in both academic studies and sporting prowess.
Uniforms of University of Tokyo sports teams
![Ice Hockey Club](images/image_03_01.jpg)
Ice Hockey Club
![Softball Club](images/image_03_02.jpg)
Softball Club
![Kunstturnen Team](images/image_03_03.jpg)
Kunstturnen Team
![Cheerleaders](images/image_03_04.jpg)
Cheerleaders
![Baseball Club](images/image_03_05.jpg)
Baseball Club
![Water Polo Team](images/image_03_06.jpg)
Water Polo Team
![Football Club](images/image_03_07.jpg)
Football Club
![Golf Club](images/image_03_08.jpg)
Golf Club
![Ski Team](images/image_03_09.jpg)
Ski Team
![Figure Skating Club](images/image_03_10.jpg)
Figure Skating Club
![Badminton Team](images/image_03_11.jpg)
Badminton Team
![Handball Team](images/image_03_12.jpg)
Handball Team
![Fencing Club](images/image_03_13.jpg)
Fencing Club
![Bowling Club](images/image_03_14.jpg)
Bowling Club
![Boxing Club](images/image_03_15.jpg)
Boxing Club
![Hockey Club](images/image_03_16.jpg)
Hockey Club
![Yacht Racing Team](images/image_03_17.jpg)
Yacht Racing Team
![Rugby Football Club](images/image_03_18.jpg)
Rugby Football Club
![Wrestling Club](images/image_03_19.jpg)
Wrestling Club
![Archery Club](images/image_03_20.jpg)
Archery Club
![Karate Team](images/image_03_21.jpg)
Karate Team
![Aikido Club](images/image_03_22.jpg)
Aikido Club
![Bicycle Club, Racing Team](images/image_03_23.jpg)
Bicycle Club, Racing Team
![Bicycle Club, Touring Part](images/image_03_24.jpg)
Bicycle Club, Touring Part
![Automobile Club](images/image_03_25.jpg)
Automobile Club
![Junko Baseball Club](images/image_03_26.jpg)
Junko Baseball Club
![Swim Team](images/image_03_27.jpg)
Swim Team
![Rowing Club](images/image_03_28.jpg)
Rowing Club
![Sumo Club](images/image_03_29.jpg)
Sumo Club
![Table Tennis Team](images/image_03_30.jpg)
Table Tennis Team
![Men’s Basketball Club](images/image_03_31.jpg)
Men’s Basketball Club
![Men’s Volleyball Team](images/image_03_32.jpg)
Men’s Volleyball Team
![Men’s Lacrosse Team](images/image_03_33.jpg)
Men’s Lacrosse Team
![Tennis Team](images/image_03_34.jpg)
Tennis Team
![Soft Tennis Team](images/image_03_35.jpg)
Soft Tennis Team
![Rubber-ball Baseball Team](images/image_03_36.jpg)
Rubber-ball Baseball Team
![Equestrian Team](images/image_03_37.jpg)
Equestrian Team
![Archery Team](images/image_03_38.jpg)
Archery Team
![Taido Club](images/image_03_39.jpg)
Taido Club
![Women’s Basketball Club](images/image_03_40.jpg)
Women’s Basketball Club
![Women’s Volleyball Team](images/image_03_41.jpg)
Women’s Volleyball Team
![Women’s Lacrosse Team](images/image_03_42.jpg)
Women’s Lacrosse Team