Swim with me as it is Rikako Ikie Wig Removed Photo Published May 18 17:33
For the first time, we released a picture of Riko Ikee, a swimmer who updated her SNS and removed the wig. “I want you to see me as it is now. I would be happy if this message was a small hope for someone.” I spelled.
Ikee, who announced leukemia last year, has survived hospitalization for about 10 months, is discharged from the hospital, and is restarting training with the aim of returning to the competition.
Ikee updated his SNS on the 18th and released the first picture of his wig removed while his hair was not growing due to the side effects of treatment.
Ikee also posted a photo with the wig attached and said, "I want you to see me as it is now. While the world is currently worried about uneasy days, this message is sent by athletes' companions. I would be happy if it would be a small hope for someone who is also struggling with hardships. "
In addition, Ikee's sponsor company released a video of Ikee who removed the wig, in which Ikee said, "It's not embarrassing that there is no hair, I am proud of my current hair I have. ”