Prime Minister Suga congratulated Naohisa Takato, who won the first gold medal in Japan at the Tokyo Olympics Judo Men's 60kg Class, by telephone saying, "Many children and young people have had dreams and hopes."
Prime Minister Suga called Takafuji at the Prime Minister's Office around 9 am on the 25th and said, "Congratulations on the first gold medal. I saw the semi-final and final games, but it was a really tenacious battle and a strong obsession with victory. "I felt it," while Takafuji replied, "I haven't realized it yet."
In addition, Prime Minister Suga said, "I think it was a really difficult journey with the gold medal that has made efforts for five years since the last tournament. In an interview after the victory, I was proud to say," This is my judo. " In the words, I felt that all of the five years were condensed, "said Takafuji," five years were long. "
In addition, Prime Minister Suga said, "I think many children and young people have had dreams and hopes for this gold medal. I heard that their families are very happy. How was it?" Takafuji said. My family was really happy, and I was glad I did my best when I was contacted by various people such as "I watched TV" and "Congratulations". "