Talent Shizu-chan "Opportunity to know the fun of boxing" 13:33 on September 2
Shizuyo Yamazaki, who is a talented "Shizu-chan" who has been appointed as a member of the Japan Boxing Federation's strengthening committee and an extension committee, met Shizuyo Yamazaki "I want to participate in events of the Federation and create opportunities for children to learn the fun of boxing." Said his aspiration.
Shizuyo Yamazaki, the talent “Shizu-chan”, retired in 2015 because he was the best middle-class player in Japan and had experience aiming for the London Olympics.
At the end of August, Mr. Yamazaki, who was appointed as both a “strengthening member” and a “spreading member” for the Japanese Boxing Federation, is planning to engage in activities aimed at raising the profile of the girls and strengthening their players.
Mr. Yamazaki interviewed online on the 2nd, "I can not talk about my current activities in the entertainment world without boxing experience, and I would like to give back," he said about his future activities. First of all, I want to think about what to do. I also want to participate in events of the federation and to help children learn the fun of boxing."
As for what he learned through boxing, he said, "I learned the importance of diligently sticking, rather than flashy practice such as sparring. It is important to improve yourself to win in a place where no one is watching." talked.
Regarding the fact that two female athletes have been designated as representatives of the Tokyo Games and will participate in the Olympic Games for the first time as Japanese female athletes, ``The current athletes have won a medal at the world championship, etc. I am hoping that I will get a medal because the participation in the Olympics is amazing."
Expectations from players
"I want to know how he felt when he was aiming for the London Olympics," said fly-weight player Tsukiumi Namiki, who has been nominated by the Tokyo Olympic representative with female athletes at the conference. He seemed to be expecting activities.
"I was in the 6th grade in elementary school when Mr. Yamazaki was aiming for the Olympics when I was aiming for the Olympics, but I am glad that girls' boxing gets excited because I know the existence on TV. I participated in the international competition and had a feeling of admiration."