Speed skating domestic opening game Kodaira "Nagano, a bright topic of disaster" October 24, 16:37
Pyongchang Olympic gold medalist Nao Kodaira coordinated the venue link before the domestic opening race of speed skating was held in Aomori Prefecture from the 25th. Kodaira talked about his enthusiasm for the tournament, saying that he wanted to provide a bright topic because the local Nagano prefecture was severely damaged by Typhoon No. 19.
The all-Japan distance championship, which will be the first season of domestic speed skating for this season, will begin in Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture from the 25th.
On the 24th, players made adjustments at the venue link.
Of these, Pyeongchang Olympics, a female 500m gold medalist, Kodaira, confirmed the feel of the ice for about an hour while confirming the start and the travel of the curve.
Kodaira marked Japan's new record of 36 seconds 47 at 500m last season, but the target world record is less than 0 seconds 11 and aims to update this season.
Kodaira talks about the start of the season, “Last season was bound by world records. I want to concentrate on what I should do and follow the slips and corrections that I can only do now.” It was.
Also, because the local Nagano Prefecture was greatly damaged by the impact of Typhoon No.19, “There are people who are desperate to rebuild their lives, and what they can do is be alive in the current environment. I want to be able to provide a bright topic, ”he said.
New link "feeling can slide anew" Kodaira
The tournament will be held on the newly constructed indoor skating rink.
Kodaira said, “I think I can feel a fresh feeling and excitement. The link in the residential area is an environment where skating culture is easy to take root, so I would like locals to watch the race.” I was talking.
Miho Takagi, who won three medals including the women ’s group pursuit gold medal at the Pyongchang Olympics, marked a new world record for women ’s 1500m last season. I hope that the new link will open up opportunities for younger local players and lead to the depth of Japanese players. ”