The recruitment of torch runners in Tokyo Para begins.

Next year's Tokyo Paralympic torch relay runner recruitment began on the 27th, and tennis players such as Kei Nishikori invited to apply at a PR event held in Tokyo.

In addition to Nishikori players, Shintaro Sato on Para athletics and Osamu Nagashima from Parabatmington participated in the event held in Koto-ku, Tokyo.

The Tokyo Paralympic Torch Relay runners will be recruited by the sponsor company “LIXIL” and each of the four prefectures. Of these, “LIXIL” will be submitted from 27th to 29th February. Started accepting.

The Tokyo Paralympic Torch Relay is characterized by three runners meeting for the first time on the spot and running as a pair.

Nishikori, who participated in the event, said with a smile, “I think it would be nice to be able to get to know each other.

For Torch Relay runners, recruitment for local people in Tokyo, Shizuoka, Chiba, and Saitama, where the relay will be held, will begin on the 16th of next month.

The same person can apply for both the sponsor company and the municipality, but only one is selected.

You can also apply for those who have applied for Olympic torch runners.