Asuka Wheelchair Basket International Tournament Japan National Team “Aiming to win” August 28, 20:59
The Japanese representative of a wheelchair basketball boy, who aims to win a medal at the Tokyo Paralympics, held a press conference before the international tournament starting on the 29th. "I spoke with enthusiasm.
This tournament is sponsored by the Japanese Federation to fight against the world's most powerful teams before the Tokyo Paralympics, and won a bronze medal, including Japan in the 9th place in last year's world championship. Australia, 4th place Iran, and 14th place Korea will participate.
On the 28th, before the tournament, Kohei Oikawa, the head coach of the team in Minato-ku, Tokyo, and Captain Hideo Toshima had a press conference.
The Japanese national team has trained with an emphasis on quick switching and linkage of offense and defense in order to compete with the high-powered and powerful overseas forces, and Oikawa Head Coach said, “We will welcome a powerful team and rehearse for the Tokyo Paralympics "I want to win a great show in the big crowd one year before the Tokyo Games."
In addition, Toshima said, “If we can win against a strong man, we will win medals at our target Tokyo tournament. We have practiced and prepared at the training camp in Chiba just before, so we aim to win. I want to do my best. ”
The tournament will be held in Chofu City from 29th to 1st of next month, and Japan will face Korea in the first match on the 28th.