Nahomi Kawasumi, who will be the first runner at the Tokyo Olympics Holy Fire Relay starting March 25, has announced that she will decline to participate in the Japan Women's Soccer National Team, and among the World Cup winners of "Nadeshiko Japan".
The Tokyo Olympics Holy Fire Relay will begin on March 25th at J-Village in Fukushima Prefecture, and the first runner will be a member of the Japan Women's National Team, Nadeshiko Japan, who won the 2011 Soccer Women's World Cup Germany Tournament. It has become.
Of these, Nahomi Kawasumi, who plays in the American league, has announced on her Twitter account that she will decline to participate in the torch relay.
Regarding the reason, Kawasumi said, "I have made this decision because the infectious disease problem has not yet been resolved and I live in the United States. I will continue to put up with it, but let's all have fun together."
Iwabuchi and Kumagai also declined
In addition, Mana Iwabuchi and Saki Kumagai, who play in the European league, will also decline due to immigration restrictions and league schedules.