Hockey test tournament for the Tokyo Olympics Confirmation of measures against heat August 17, 17:15
The hockey test tournament for the Tokyo Olympics next year began at a newly established competition venue in Tokyo, and the Organizing Committee and competition groups confirmed the measures against heat in hot weather.
Hockey for the Tokyo Olympics is held for both men and women at the “Oi Hockey Stadium” newly established at Ooi Pier Chuo Kaihin Park, which spans Shinagawa and Ota wards in Tokyo.
On the 17th, after a ceremony was held to celebrate the completion of the facility, a test tournament inviting overseas powerhouses began immediately. Confirmed operational issues.
In response to a request from an international competition group, measures were taken to extend the rest time after the first and third quarters from 2 minutes to 4 minutes. An ice bath was prepared to cool the body with ice.
Japanese representatives who faced the game in hot weather also tried to counter heat by trying to lower their temperature by eating sherbet-like ice.
On the other hand, about 2,000 people invited to the audience were given cold towels, ice cubes, and paper hats to make sure they were taking effective heat countermeasures.
Women's national team HC "I don't feel the influence of heat"
The Japan Women's National Team played against India in the first match held under hot weather and lost 1 to 2.
Anthony Farry Head Coach met after the match and said, “I didn't feel the effects of the heat. The new venue is very comfortable and I am excited to think it will be even better for the Olympics.”
Captain Yukari Mano said, “I was practicing at the same temperature as usual, so there was no influence from the heat. Today, there was no result, but I would like to have a match that matches this venue.” It was.
Organizing Committee Convention Administration Bureau "A series of confirmations have been made"
“The hockey will be held at the new stadium and will be an international level tournament since the 1964 Tokyo Games, so there are various check items. I feel like I was able to do it. "
On the other hand, as for measures against heat, “The main stand has a roof, so I think it was relatively easy for the audience to spend. I don't have any, so I want to consider what to do next. "