B. League retired this season Levanga Hokkaido Orimo Shigeru Merit Award May 8 22:40
An award ceremony for the basketball and B-league, which was discontinued in the middle of the season due to the new coronavirus, was held online, and Takehiko Orimoge, 49-year-old from Levanga Hokkaido, who has retired from active duty, was awarded the Distinguished Service Award. Did.
This season's B League, which started last fall, was discontinued due to the spread of the new coronavirus, and all games were canceled after mid-March.
From 8th, an award ceremony was held online for a period of 3 days. On the first day, 8th, the players who won the titles in each category were awarded.
In addition, Orimo Shigeru, who retired after 27 years of active life this season, was awarded the Distinguished Service Award for his contribution to the basketball world for many years.
Orishige looked back on his own career, having moved from a business group to a Hokkaido team 13 years ago and was active, saying, `` It may have been a peak as a player since coming to Hokkaido, but many people I was able to get to this point with the support of and support. "
At the award ceremony, a letter from his son, Yuhi, was read aloud, saying, "I am proud of myself that I have a great father more than anyone. I'm really thankful for 27 years." Received.
“I would like to continue to contribute to the development of the basketball world and the B. League,” said Orimo Shigeru.
The B League awards ceremony will be held until the 10th, and this season's MVP and Best Player Award will be announced.