International Gymnastics Tournament National team representatives pledge success for the Tokyo Olympics November 7, 21:14
After the spread of the new coronavirus, representatives of athletes from four countries, including Japan, the host country, and the United States, are visiting Japan before the first international gymnastics competition in Japan to be held on the 8th. At the press conference, I pledged the success of the tournament for the Tokyo Olympics next year.
After the spread of the new coronavirus infection, the international sports competition scheduled in Japan continued to be canceled or postponed, but the first international sports competition in the Olympic Games will be held on the 8th at Yoyogi No. 1 in Tokyo. It will be held at the gymnasium.
On the 7th, before the performance on the 8th, representatives of the American, Russian, and Chinese teams visiting Japan attended the press conference online.
Of these, Hisashi Mizutori, general manager of Japan's Men's Strengthening Headquarters, said, "It is important to finish the tournament safely and safely even in the event of a corona. I want to appeal to the world, "he said.
Then, after Uchimura was tested positive for the new coronavirus last month, the result of the test was negative again, and the International Gymnastics Federation and the hospitals tested were false positives. The players couldn't practice for two days, but at the trial session immediately after, Uchimura showed a really perfect performance, showing that he was accepting this difficulty and trying to move forward. I want to do everything and connect it to the Tokyo Olympics. "
In addition, the American representative said, "The most important thing in coming to Japan was the medical system and infection control, but after checking them, I decided that the American team would be willing to participate in this tournament. The players really I am excited. I believe that this tournament will lead to the Tokyo Olympics, and I want to contribute to the success of the tournament, "he said.
In addition, the Russian representative said, "I want to make it a tournament where players from each country can overcome Corona while maintaining friendly relations."