Setouchi returns to Paracanu Women's National Team, “Gold locally” August 27, 22:13
Mika Sedate from Koto-ku, Tokyo, who was ranked 5th in the women's kayak single of the World Para Canoe Championships and was selected as the representative of the Tokyo Paralympics, returned home on the 27th and expressed his enthusiasm that he had no choice but to aim for a gold medal locally. It was.
Setachi was ranked fifth in the women's kayak single final of the Para Canoe World Championship held in Hungary and was appointed as the Tokyo Paralympic representative from Japan.
On the night of the 27th, Setachi arrived at Narita Airport and was celebrated with applause and cheers from cheering teams rushed from the local Koto Ward.
Looking back on the world championship, Setachi said, “Thanks to your support, I was able to demonstrate my power and got the result of being a representative. I was very happy to see the results I have worked so far. "I said with a smile.
On top of that, the overseas player who won the gold medal in this race was able to make a difference of about 3 seconds. “I was regretted that I won a representative this time, but I couldn't get a medal. "I want to practice to narrow the difference in a year."
And for the Tokyo Paralympics, “I think local power is my best weapon. I want to win a gold medal, so I want to do my best and share a great time with you.” It was.