Play Academy with Naomi Osaka Final Evaluation 2023

Play Academy with Naomi Osaka (Japan) is a program that aims to ensure women and girls have personal agency to be themselves and build their own future. It has achieved this by working with Japanese grassroots organisations, local coaches, and passionate young people to improve programming, encourage female leadership and create fun and positive experiences for girls. Play Academy generates success thanks to close partnerships between Naomi Osaka, NIKE, Inc., and Laureus Sport for Good who are committed to changing girls’ lives through play and sport.

This evaluation report is the final evaluation after 2 years of research looking at the impact on young people, coahces, organisaitons, and their communities.