Paracanoe representative unofficial decision Setachi has good time Corona's first time in 4 months August 9 15:55

Paracanoe tournaments were held for the first time in about four months amid a series of suspensions of parasport tournaments due to the effects of the new coronavirus, and Monica Setachi (22), who has been nominated as a representative of the Tokyo Paralympic Games, judges powerful paddles. I showed you

At the tournament held in Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, participants were obliged to take measures against infection, such as obligating participants to measure their temperature and submit check sheets for their physical condition.

Parasport tournaments have been postponed or canceled one after another due to the influence of the new coronavirus, according to the Japan Association of Canoe for the Disabled, this is the first time in about 4 months since the Parasport tournament was the first time after the declaration of emergency. about it.

Setate, who was originally from Tokyo's Koto Ward and has been nominated as the representative of the Tokyo Paralympic Games, wore a mask until the race just before he got into the canoe.

Despite the difficult conditions in which a headwind blows, Setate showed a powerful paddle judgment by making use of the strength of the shoulders he trained during his self-restraint period, and finished 200 meters with a good time of 59.85 seconds.

Mr. Setate recalled, "It was hotter than usual with a mask, but I was able to race for the first time in a long time and I think it was a lot of fun."

Then, for the Tokyo Paralympic Games next year, I said, "First of all, I want to conclude the virus and I think it is my mission to give excitement and courage when I can enjoy sports, so I will do my best to win a gold medal at the local Tokyo Paralympic Games." It was