Junichi Kawai appointed as the Tokyo Paralympic Japanese team manager

Junichi Kawai assumed office of Tokyo Paralympic Team Japan team Jan. 29, 20:38

Mr. Junichi Kawai, who won 21 medals at the Paralympic Games, was appointed to the head of the Tokyo Paralympic Japanese team, and his enthusiasm was stated, "We will create an environment where players can perform at their best."

The JPC-Japan Paralympic Committee held a press conference in Tokyo on the 29th, announcing that Kawai has assumed the post of the Tokyo Paralympic Japanese team, which will kick off in August.

Kawai is 44 years old from Shizuoka Prefecture. When he was a junior high school student, he lost his sight completely due to illness. After that, he participated in the Paralympic swim in six consecutive tournaments until the 2012 London Games, winning 21 medals including five gold medals.

This month, I was appointed chairman of the JPC, which was responsible for strengthening players for the Tokyo Paralympics.

Regarding the reasons for choosing Kawai, JPC stated that he has been active in leading the Japanese parasports as an athlete, and has also played a key role in sports organizations and has been committed to the development of the Paralympic Games.

This is the first time that a former athlete will lead the Summer Paralympic Games.

At a conference, Kawai stated his enthusiasm: "As a athlete's leader, I want to bring my own experience and personality to the forefront and to organize the team. Was.

He said he is currently considering the goal of the Japanese team to earn medals, and said, "Once we have decided, we will do our best to achieve the goal."