A 103-year-old torch runner reports to the mayor Tochigi Nakagawacho December 26, 18:30
Shitsui Hakoishi, a 103-year-old barber from Tochigi Prefecture who was selected as a torch runner at the Tokyo Olympics, visited the local Nakagawa Town Hall on the 26th and reported that he was selected as a torch runner by the mayor.
Mr. Shitsui Hakoishi, who lives in Nakagawa Town, Tochigi Prefecture, is 103 years old and continues to be an active barber, is familiar with the local as `` a cheerful grandma '', and there are also recommendations from local people and families, I applied for the torch runner.
Mr. Hakoishi visited the town hall with his son Eisai on the 26th to report that he was selected as a torch runner.
After being applauded by the staff, Mr. and Mrs. Hakoishi met Mayor Yasuo Fukushima and reported that he was selected as a torch runner.
When his son Hidemasa said, "I am grateful that I was selected because the locals came to the barber shop," Hakoishi also stated, "I will try harder." Was.
The mayor of Fukushima, on the other hand, was encouraging, "Please do your best with your physical condition."
Mr. Hakoishi said that he walked for about 1 km every day under the guidance of Mr. Eimasa, the trainer for the actual performance, and told the reporters after the meeting, "I want to do my best to meet your expectations "
The torch relay in Tochigi will be held on March 29 and 30 next year.