2019 Athlete Glossary-Power of Words-December 27 17:46

Japan's sports world in 2019, with a series of historic achievements.
Meanwhile, the great athletes who have led Japan so far have said goodbye to competitive life.
At the Rugby World Cup, the Japanese national team made their first eight finishes. Believing in themselves and confronting the mightiest power has helped many people to win.
Next year is the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. Players continue to challenge their dreams.
Looking back on the words that athletes left in 2019.

Daiya Seto (swimming)

The words always show a strong determination.
Because there is unforgettable regret.
2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics. Seto was the world champion, but the result was a bronze medal. The gold medal was rival Kosuke Hagino of the same grade. I was not attentive. However, regrets that did not reach the gold medal remained.
"I thought I was still sweet, and I couldn't afford money for something simple."
Then three years. The world championship in July, which was the Tokyo Olympics preliminary round.
Seto achieved two crowns in the individual medley event. He was the first to be appointed to the national team in the Japanese swimming team, and was once again entitled to the Olympics as the world champion.
"I can do everything I can"
The Japanese championship of the short waterway held on October 26.
Seto set his own high goal to set a new world record for 400m individual medleys. However, for just three hundredths of a second, he did not reach the new record.
"It may be a message from God saying" don't be careless. I want to do my best for the Olympics so that I won't miss a gold medal in hundredths of a second. "
December 20. Seto set a new world record for a 400m individual medley at a short waterway competition in the United States.
It's time to reach the top in Tokyo. I am busy preparing to grab a gold medal.

Rare village (sumo)

The struggle continued, aiming for a revival.
"There was something that struggled every day. Do you retire or do your best?
In 2017, a rare Japanese village wrestler who climbed to Yokozuna for the first time in 19 years.
However, after promotion, the left chest was injured in the first place. The influence was so great that his best offense from the left was lackluster. And a long holiday.
The first place after the retreat was three consecutive losses from the first day.
"I want to show my fans a good look again."
He could not fulfill his wish and decided to retire.
January 16, retirement interview.
"There is no regret for my playing life"
A rare village that was told by the former master, Master Naruto, that he would not become strong unless he was lonely. The lonely fight ends with the words of the character "Raoh" of the cartoon "Hokuto no Ken".

Naomi Osaka (tennis)

"I want to have fun without stress. Tennis is a game, so I think it's important to keep this in mind."
Before the tournament, what he had been telling himself, he must have been fighting more stress than he had imagined.
The Australian Open finals on January 26, the first of two Japanese tournaments to win the second of four consecutive tournaments. Osaka, who won the first set, will also lead the second set and reach the match point. The victory is just around the corner. But then the flow changed.
She couldn't play as she wanted and she was tearful. The second set is dropped without being switched.
"I thought it might not work. I took a break and started with a new feeling. I didn't want to regret and thought I had to do it."
The final third set. It didn't look like the end of the second set, which was very disturbing.
The opponent made a mistake with a high-precision stroke and regained the rhythm.
And the tenth game, the match point again. Osaka hit a strong serve and the opponent's return went out. At this moment, a two-hour and 27-minute enthusiastic battle was decided.
Osaka squats down on the court while holding a racket.
It was a crown that relieved stress and controlled and grasped its own emotions.
"I've been working hard on mental strength since last season and I think that's where I've grown the most. I've learned that if you're doing your best, you'll always have a chance in every situation."

Tanaka Marx Torio (soccer)

"I was determined to retire, no matter how old, if the burning flame in my heart was about to go out."
"Reason" revealed the reason for retirement. The expression looked somewhat lonely.
I am from Brazil and came to Japan in 1998. He acquired Japanese nationality in 2003 and participated in the Athens Olympics. In the 2010 World Cup South Africa, he contributed to Japan's 16 best. In the J-League, he crossed Hiroshima, Mito, Urawa, Nagoya, and Kyoto, and in 2006, MVP. The Best Eleven has been selected nine times.
Retirement interview on December 1.
"When it comes to the game, I've been trying hard with all my strength, without having to go out for a second or a second. Sometimes I tried to get back on the pitch, even if my head was cracked, my flesh was broken, my nose was broken. I am proud of that feeling. ''
And the soul of the warlord was included in the final message.
"I'm just playing soccer right now. I don't want to lose my attitude of being" happy with supporters "like me, even if it's smelly and not good at technology."

Yusuke Suzuki (land)

September 29, Doha. Amidst the severe conditions of 31 degrees Celsius and 74% humidity, the men's 50-kilometer race of the World Championships took place.
Suzuki jumps out of the start and travels alone. However, the late stage after 40 km.
"Symptoms like dehydration and it was hard to drink while walking, so I slowed down strategically."
Suzuki repeatedly stops at the water supply point. In the last minute situation, he calmly recovered his physical strength and took the first gold medal in a Japanese athlete in a race.
"It was the best moment, as if I was the star of the world."
Suzuki was originally a 20-kilometer walking specialist.
Marked the world record of 20 km in 2015. However, he suffered injuries and was unable to compete in the Rio de Janeiro Olympics.
"I definitely want to participate in the Tokyo Olympics."
"I try everything and aim for the height"
In search of the Tokyo Olympics, the search for a form that does not burden the injured hip joint. We decided to take on the challenge of 50kg so that we could make use of that form.
Suzuki stood at the highest point of the podium at the World Championships and proved that his decision was correct.
`` Become a global legend of race walking ''
I vowed to take the level up to see the same scenery in Tokyo.

Sani Brown Abdel Hakim (on land)

9 seconds 97, a new record in Japan. Still, Sani Brown was never satisfied.
"I'm glad it was up to 60 meters from the start, but the stride length was a little longer. If I could put that part together, I would have a better time."
The men's 100-meter final in the US National University Championships on June 7 in Texas, USA, was a high-level battle with four athletes with a personal best of nine seconds. The tailwind is 0.8 meters. Sani Brown broke the Japanese record of 9:98 by Yoshihide Kiryu for 1 / 100th of a second, ranking third.
"I did a good job in the high level and found some challenges. I rarely have this kind of experience in Japan, so I'm glad I came to the United States and the high level racing is really fun."
On June 28, the 100 meter final of the Japan Championship. Despite being a little late at the start, Sani Brown showed his strength to Japanese rivals with explosive acceleration from the middle. Won at 10 seconds 02, a new record for the tournament. He won 200 crowns after that and achieved two crowns.
After the race, Sani Brown asked him how quickly he could improve his record.
"I think that if you do it well, you will get 9 seconds 8 at all."
Two years ago, Sani Brown entered the U.S. powerhouse Florida, dreaming of becoming the best in the world. The Japanese record may just be a passing point.

Hinako Shibuno (Golf)

August 5th. The 20-year-old achievement was reported worldwide.
"Smileing Cinderella wins a major tournament in the first game abroad and completes a fairy tale" (AFP, France)
Won the British Women's Open. It was the first major Japanese player to win an overseas major tournament in 42 years.
"I thought that smiles were the same in the world. I thought that doing with a smile or making an effort would lead to a result."
Press conference after returning to Japan. It was when I was asked how to focus.
"If you don't laugh, your face will look serious, so you're just changing your face. If you put too much of a feeling into it, you'll get a missed shot.
Shibuno keeps the smile of his trademark in the battle for the championship.
Behind the "serious expression" that was shown in the game, Shibuno himself may have enjoyed the game.
The 18th birdie pat on the last day, welcoming him to the top.
"I decided to make a decision here or hit three-pat, so I bullied."
The moment the ball was sucked into the cup and the victory was decided, the “true face” changed to “smile”.
"Golf is a competition with a gallery, so if you want to have fun, everyone will have to enjoy it if you do it yourself."

Shohei Otani (baseball)

The Japanese team's first feat was as simple as usual.
"After doing this, it's most important to be able to continue."
The match against the raise on June 13. Otani, the 3rd hitter, hit a three-run home run once, a two-base hit three times, and a three-base hit five times. He hit a single hit in the seventh at-bat and achieved the first cycle hit of any Japanese player who played in the major leagues.
"I think the first thing that I can achieve with my great seniors is my self-confidence."
In September, Otani left the team due to pain in his left knee. Had surgery. In the second year of the Major League, they played 106 games, with a batting average of 208.68, 18 home runs and 62 RBIs.
"If you were a few years ago, you might have been happy, but it's been the most frustrating season I've ever had.
In the next season, we will try again with a double sword style.
"I think it's possible to get better. I'm still practicing to get past the previous season and staying in the next season."

Rachi Hachimura (basketball)

“Believe” has captured the dream of being an “NBA player”.
Draft meeting on June 20. Yatsumura, 21, is named by Wizards in ninth place in the first round. It was the first time for a Japanese player to be nominated for the first round.
"I was ready. I think I can still grow and I will practice. I'm going to think about how much I can contribute to the team."
After graduating from high school, he went on to study at U.S. giant Gonzaka University. However, she struggled with English and couldn't understand the team's tactics and hit a wall. In the video of the first year of college, he practiced with confidence. In a match, even a decisive shot chance can give a pass. "I want to go back to Japan."
Nevertheless, Hachimura strongly believed that he could be an NBA player.
Where I had to change myself to overcome my suffering, I changed it hard. Earn the trust of friends and grow into a central player in the team.
And I got my dream.
"I was absolutely over when I came back to Japan. I was able to get over because there was a part of myself that believed that I could do more."
On October 23, Hachimura made his NBA debut as a starter in the opening game.
On the stage of a dream, we took a step.

Maya Nakanishi (para-land)

The best smile burst.
Para Athletics World Championships held in Dubai. On November 11, women's long jump final. It was the last sixth time in fourth place.
The record is 5 meters 37 cm, the best of the season.
In the reverse, he grabbed his first gold medal.
"I want to do my best to support being closer to myself."
In 2006, Nakanishi cut his right foot in a job accident at the age of 21.
Life has changed a lot.
While active as a prosthetic athlete, such as participating in the Paralympic Games, he also sold a semi-nude calendar to raise funds for sports activities.
Nakanishi left temporarily after the London Games. However, I could not give up.
"Until my dreams come true, it's my challenge to challenge many times, and to challenge and challenge all myself."
Return to the competition, again in the days of challenge. There were many times when the record slowed and I felt lonely. Still, he keeps fighting with a strong feeling.
"In the end, I was able to praise my best jump, even if I didn't praise myself."

Reach Michael (Rugby)

Inspired teammates in the back.
The second round of the World Cup primary league held on September 28. The opponent was Ireland, one of the winners.
In the lead with 3-12, Reach took part in the process of replacing the injured mafi.
He stopped his opponent's continuous attack with a stretched tackle and called for a historic victory.
"The mentality of wanting to win and the confidence of winning were the main reasons for winning."
Study abroad at a high school in Sapporo at the age of 15. He spent time in Japan with colleges and members of society and gained Japanese nationality.
"Change the image that Japanese rugby is weak"
I've been thinking so strongly.
Japan National Team lost to the quarterfinals against South Africa and formed a round on the ground.
Reach talked to his peers.
"I don't have time to look down. Let's get excited. I'm proud to build this team and be the captain."

Tomokazu Harimoto (Table Tennis)

Its stretch is immeasurable.
In 2018, a fast-paced attack that defeats top Chinese players.
After that, however, he thoroughly studied how to fight.
The forehand, which was weak, was attacked, and the game continues to lose to the lower ranking players. At the international competition in July, he was defeated by a lower player and lost the first round.
"I don't feel like I can win with anyone now. I lost to my good opponent, so who else can I win?"
Still 16 years old did not escape.
Level up by working on mastering receive, which is a weak point. He has regained momentum and has secured his position as representative of the Tokyo Olympics.
"Every time, whatever the outcome, it's all my experience. Play depends on how I feel."
I swore for further evolution.

Saori Yoshida (wrestling)

Retirement interview on January 10. Yoshida did not show tears until the end.
"I thought I had done everything and decided to retire."
The Olympics have won three consecutive titles until the 2012 London Games. The world championship has won the unprecedented 13 consecutive victories and has been praised as "the absolute queen" and "the strongest primate".
"I was confident in attacking with my tackle because of my greatest strength. I believed in a tackle that had been knocked down by my father since I was a small child, and I have always beaten my opponent with that tackle. I had
However, the 2016 Rio de Janeiro finals. In a match that he was unable to defeat as the Japanese captain, he was unable to launch a tackle, which he believed was "frightened by pressure." Individual battle, defeat for the first time in about 15 years.
Tears did not stop on the mat or the podium.
"When I first came to the second podium, I felt that the loser was feeling like this. I had a friend who was fighting like this and was able to know that I was doing my best. The silver medal has grown me. ''
A lot of joy and a single “tear” that we enjoyed every four years.
The Olympics were undoubtedly a special stage for Yoshida.
"I think that my support and support from my family gave me a big dream, so I did my best. I was able to meet various people in four times and have been active in the Olympics. I want to do my best in my second life with a bright smile. "

Yuzuru Hanyu (figure skating)

What are the kanji that represent 2019? On December 8, Hanyu answered with a serious expression in an interview immediately after the Grand Prix Final.
"I had a wall, but I thought there was a door. There was a wall with a door, and on the contrary there was a wall with it attached. But the wall without a door was still myself There is a wall in front of me.I thought I would make it a kanji that was painful, but I did not just suffer. "
I did not specifically mention what the "walls" and "doors" were.
However, Hanyu describes the "wall" as the "Four-Rotation Lutz" that he succeeded free in the Grand Prix Final.
In 2018, he crashed in quadruple lutz during NHK Cup official practice. He injured his ankle and has never been incorporated into his acting since.
"Last year, I was afraid to try quad lutz."
Nevertheless, in the finals of the Grand Prix, I tried four-turn lutz. Successful.
"I feel like I'm finally over the wall."
And the “wall” that attached the “door”. What comes to my mind is the "4-turn accelerator".
A quadruple accelerator that was repeated in the practice the day before the Grand Prix final. I couldn't land the ice, but what I got from the challenge was great.
"In a desperate situation, there was a tremendous sense of mission that we had to leave something here. I think a quadruple accelerator is a" king of the king " There is a strong desire to be something that can be completed as a figure skater instead of. ''

Ichiro (baseball)

He was not a genius from the beginning. The draft is fourth.
"I believe in what I've decided to do"
I never stopped trying.
A number of "records" are accumulated.
"I can't say I've worked harder to get results, but I can say that I've worked hard on my own."
March 21 was the last active game. After the game, he slowly made a round of the ground and raised his hands to applaud and responded to his fans repeatedly.
"I felt a lot of loneliness and suffered a lot, but now I think that that experience will be a great support for myself in the future. I'm going to face it when I'm fine and healthy, and I think it's important as a person. "
A retirement ceremony was held in Seattle on September 14.
`` I'm proud to be able to overcome my daily challenges and keep my passion from the beginning of 2001 to the end of 2019. ''
"Every day I have to work on my job with the same passion. This is the best gift for my performance and the fans who come to the match."