1 year until the Olympics Swimming Ikeda's message "A flame of hope shines" 0:35 on July 24th
It will be one year in 23 days until the Tokyo Olympics, which was postponed due to the spread of new coronavirus infection, will be a year in 23 days, and at the national stadium where the opening ceremony will be held, on the night of the 23rd, Rikako Ikee of the swimmer said, ``One year later, at this place. I want the flames of hope to shine," and sent a message to the world.
This was organized by the Organizing Committee of the Games to convey the power of sport to the Tokyo Olympic Games, which was postponed to next year. At 8 pm, the same time, Ikee, a swimmer who was aiming to recover from leukemia, appeared.
Ikee, in a white outfit, read the message while holding a lantern with a torch on it. Was a dream."
After looking back on his illness and thanking the medical staff who are still fighting against infectious diseases, he said, "What a wonderful one year from now, in a world where the Olympics and Paralympics can be held." I said.
Furthermore, after understanding that there is a negative voice in sports as the new coronavirus spreads, he said, "When you rise from adversity, you must have the power of hope. Hope shines in the distance. No matter how difficult it may be, I can look forward and do my best," and sent a message to the world, saying "I want the flames of hope to shine in this place today one year later."
This time, the Organizing Committee has performed without an audience and has posted a video of Ikee's message on the official website of the Organizing Committee.