Prime Minister Suga said that he was able to support the leading competition by the younger generation after meeting online with Yuto Horigome, who won the gold medal at the men's street of skateboarding, a new competition of the Tokyo Olympics. I emphasized the significance of the Games.
In this, Prime Minister Suga said, "I would like to congratulate you from the bottom of my heart. I think that skateboarding has become a major sport for many people at once thanks to the activities of everyone, including Horigome."
He emphasized the significance of the Games, saying, "A 13-year-old gold medalist was born, and the younger generation was able to support a new sport that played a leading role. In that sense, it was really good to be able to hold the Olympic Games."
On the other hand, Horigome said, "I didn't know if I could really get out at the Olympics, but when I got out, I was really surprised that it was held in my hometown of Tokyo. I'm glad to be told to everyone. "