Yasuhiro Yamashita wins a medal with judo artist Rashwan on October 29 6:38
A ceremony to commemorate Mr. Rashwan, Egypt, who had a famous game with Yasuhiro Yamashita at the Olympic judo, was held at the Japanese Embassy in the capital, Cairo. Said.
Rushwan, an Egyptian judo artist, is known for his inspiration for the fair play, not attacking the foot of Yasuhiro Yamashita, who was injured in the judo and indiscriminate final of the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. We received the Asahi Sunlight Award for contributing to the spread of judo in the spring of this year.
On the evening of the 28th at the Japanese Embassy in Cairo, a ceremony was held and Mr. Rashwan was awarded the medal.
At the ceremony, a video message from Mr. Yamashita, who is the chairman of the JOC = Japan Olympic Committee, was introduced. Mr. Yamashita said, “I ’m happy like myself. I want to do it. ”
Mr. Rushwan, who received the medal, rejoiced, saying, “Thirty-five years have passed since that match, and I am so happy and proud to receive this admiration from the Emperor.”
In addition, Rushwan said, “At the Tokyo Olympics, Egyptian players want to win many medals, and I really want to go to the game”.