Yamaguchi Athlete Wins Silver Medal at 48th WorldSkills International Competition

Yamaguchi Prefecture announced that an athlete who won a silver medal at the 48th WorldSkills International Competition will report the achievement to the governor. The competition gathered about 1,400 young skilled workers from around 65 countries and regions. The Yamaguchi representative, Ryoto Katano (age 21, Hitachi Ltd.), won the silver medal in the CNC lathe category, which involves precise machining by computer control. WorldSkills is important for young people learning technical skills and related to those interested in machinery and manufacturing. The award report will take place at the Yamaguchi Prefectural Office on October 9, 2026, from 4:40 PM. For participation and procedures, please verify official guidance from the Yamaguchi Prefecture website. It is recommended to follow official announcements for updates supporting young skilled workers.