NJPW G1 Climax 30 Set To Begin On September 19

The annual NJPW G1 Climax is set to begin on September 19 in Osaka. This marks the second time the G1 Climax has begun in Osaka. 

Further dates for the tournament will be announced in the near future. As previously announced, the final nights of the tournament will take place on October 16, 17, and 18. The G1 Climax was moved to the fall this year with the 2020 Summer Olympics taking place in Tokyo. 

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This year's "G1 CLIMAX 30" will start in Osaka for the second time since the opening! On September 19th (Sat) and September 20th (Sun), the fire fighting fire was to be cut off at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium (Edion Arena Osaka).

In addition, on September 27 (Sun), the Hyogo-Kobe World Memorial Hall Tournament will return, and on October 10 (Sat), they will return to the Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium.

As previously reported, October 16 (Fri), October 17 (Saturday), and October 18 (Sun) will celebrate the climax and championship in the Ryogoku Kokugikan triple race. Other series dates will be announced as soon as they are determined.

"G1 CLIMAX 30" is a commemorative tournament celebrating 30 times in total, and will be held in the "autumn" unlike the usual years.

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