Joy to be able to increase what can be done Modern five species Reika Takahashi August 30 19:08

“Modern Five Kinds” in which players compete in five competitions in one day: fencing, swimming, equestrian, and laser run (shooting and running). It is a popular competition called “King of Sports” in Europe.
However, the Japanese competition population is over 40 people.
Why do you challenge this harsh sport? What is the attraction?
We interviewed Yuka Takahashi who participated in the World Championship related to the selection of representatives for the Tokyo Olympics.

The opportunity is light

Reika Takahashi is 21 years old belonging to the Self-Defense Forces Physical Education School.
It is the youngest among the nationally designated players.
The reason why I wanted to start the modern five species was a light feeling that “it looks interesting”.

“At first, I didn't really know what“ modern ”was, but as I listened and watched it, it looked like“ Ah, tight ”.

“Pleasures that can be increased”

Takahashi was an artistic swimmer before.
(Photo: Takahashi on the right when he was 17 years old)

Of course, he was a completely amateur when he started modern five species.
Still, with the power of “joy to increase what we can do”, we have grown rapidly to become a nationally designated player in two years.

“I'm really a beginner, so I'm really happy even if I can do it a little. I think it is a competition that changed my view of life.”

Life as a player is very hard.
Equestrian practice from 7:30 in the morning.

Then swim. I swim 3 kilometres.

In addition, 2 hours of fencing in the afternoon with lunch.
In addition to the runs and shooting that were not performed on this day, we practice the third to fourth species every day.

Joy is "5 times"

Takahashi says, “There are five types, so it ’s five times as hard.”
On the other hand, “It ’s five times more joy when I was able to do it because it ’s tough. There are five other things that I ’ve been able to do. The

The focus is on fencing that started from scratch.
Even if you are not good at the competition, if you gradually increase your strength, the total results of the fifth event will change. That is also the charm of modern five species.

“I can't give up because I can't give up because I can't give up because I can't give up because I can't give up.
Looking ahead to next year's Tokyo Olympics.