Table tennis representative training camp resumed Participation in Hirano Ito et al. Interruption for more than two months with the new corona

Table tennis representative training camp reopened Participation in Hirano Ito et al. Interruption for more than two months with new corona June 23 5:36

The camp of Japanese representatives of table tennis, which had been suspended due to the effect of the new coronavirus, has resumed in Tokyo, and Misei Ito and Miu Hirano, who have been nominated as representatives of the Tokyo Olympics, practice while taking measures to prevent infection. I participated in.

The training camp of the Japanese representative of table tennis held at the National Training Center at NTC in Kita-ku, Tokyo. It was suspended in early April due to the spread of the new coronavirus.

Then, following the cancellation of the emergency declaration, the use of the NTC table tennis field was resumed from this month, and the representative training camp started on the 22nd.

Approximately 20 people participated in the practice on the first day, including Ito, Hirano, and Takaki Niwa, who have been designated as representatives of the Tokyo Olympics.

The athletes put their feet in a tray containing antiseptic solution to disinfect their shoes, and alcohol to disinfect their hands before entering the table tennis field.

Table tennis tables were also placed at intervals of about 5 meters, and various measures were taken to prevent infection, such as coaching and coaching while wearing masks.

The representative training camp will be held until the 18th of next month, but doubles practice will be banned for the time being, and it will be decided when to resume after making a comprehensive judgment on the infection situation and the physical condition of the athletes.

Hirano said, “I've been practicing at the NTC for the first time in two and a half months, and it's been a long time, and I'm very happy. I want to do my best to be strong."