On the 17th, a woman who worked on the sports for the disabled "Boccia" and was a holy fire runner at the Tokyo Olympics visited an elementary school in Kofu City and appealed to children the importance of having a dream.
On the 17th, Mr. Chiaki Tanaka, Vice Chairman of the Yamanashi Prefecture Boccia Association and a torchbearer of the Tokyo Olympics, visited Ishida Elementary School in Kofu City.
Mr. Tanaka lives in a wheelchair 14 years ago due to an unexplained illness with paralysis in his limbs.
Mr. Tanaka first experienced boccia with about 50 fifth grade children, and the children were delighted with cheers when the ball stopped.
After that, Mr. Tanaka gave a lecture and talked about his continued challenge to the torchbearer of the Tokyo Olympics, and if he made an effort to overcome the trials, the wonderful world would spread beyond that. I completed the colored paper with the words "" on the spot.
After that, he sent a message saying, "There may be some sad and painful things in the future, but with these words in my heart, I want you to walk straight toward your dreams."
The boy who participated said, "I was impressed by the story of Mr. Tanaka's life, who has challenged what he can do."
Mr. Tanaka said, "I want the children to continue to take on challenges and move forward with the feeling that they can do it."