Seto players request resumption of strengthening base Video conference with Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology May 13 19:14
While the practice environment for athletes aiming for the Tokyo Olympics is restricted by the declaration of an emergency due to the new coronavirus, Daiya Seto and other swimmers hold a video conference with the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Hagita, and one day at the strengthening base in Tokyo. I requested an early restart.
In the video conference held by the Sports Agency, in addition to Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Secretary Suzuki of the Sports Agency, Seto of the swimming race aiming for the next year's Tokyo tournament, Hayashi Mizutani of table tennis, Yasushi Minobeno of fencing, and volleyball. Erika Araki attended.
At the conference, Seto said, `` I bought a small pool at home to swim and train my body, etc., based on the fact that the use of bases for strengthening athletes for the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo such as the National Training Center continues to be stopped. We would appreciate it if the facility could be used as soon as possible. "
In addition, Mr. Minobe said, "I do not want medical treatment workers to do special treatment, but I do not want special treatment for sports, but I want you to improve it little by little," said Mr. Araki. I could not use it. "
Minister Hagita expressed the idea that “the situation in Tokyo is still uncertain, but I would like to consider sharing wisdom so that I can restart it little by little.” We will proceed with coordination with related organizations based on preventive measures.