The final selection of the Japanese national team for the Tokyo Paralympics and archery was held, and four people, including Miho Nagano, who won the 5th place at the 2012 London Paralympics, confirmed the unofficial decision.
The final selection of para-archery held in Koto-ku, Tokyo was held from the 27th for two days, and the fourth event was held. 72 arrows were shot three times, and the total points were competed.
The 28th was held in harsh conditions with occasional heavy rain, and 42-year-old Nagano, who won the 5th place at the London Paralympics in the women's individual compound using a bow with a pulley at the tip, accurately controlled the arrow. With 612 points and 1891 points including the results on the 27th, he confirmed the unofficial decision of the Paralympic representative for the first time in two tournaments.
In addition, 37-year-old Rion Miyamoto scored a high score of 2039 points for the men's individual compound, ensuring the first unofficial decision.
In the men's individual recurve bow using a general bow, 31-year-old Takahiro Hasegawa scored 1849 points, ensuring the unofficial decision for the first time in three tournaments.
In addition, in the men's individual W1 who uses a wheelchair in which Nakakitsugu, who died of illness last month, won the participation slot, 29-year-old Koji Oyama, who was the only player to participate, scored 1848 points for the first time. Made sure.
The four will be officially appointed as the representatives of Japan for the Tokyo Paralympics at the federation's board meeting on the 29th.
Miho Nagano "I was able to concentrate and release each one."
Miho Nagano is 42 years old from Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture.
When I was 26 years old, I started archery, which I had been interested in for a long time, because my left arm got stuck due to an illness in my late teens.
He won the 5th place at the 2012 London Paralympics, which was his first appearance, and has made a mark in many competitions in Japan and overseas with his style of pulling strings by mouth.
Nagano said, "Today it was raining heavily and the conditions were harsh, but I was able to concentrate on each one. I think. "
After that, he said, "The goal at the Tokyo Paralympics is to win a gold medal. For that purpose, I would like to correct the issues found for the production and power up."
Rion Miyamoto "I'm relieved that the offer is certain."
Rion Miyamoto is 37 years old from Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture.
When I was 25 years old playing for a baseball club team, I was ill and had paralysis on both legs.
As part of his rehabilitation, he started archery at the age of 27, and five years later, in 2015, he participated in the world championship for the first time as a representative of Japan.
He has gained abilities, such as winning a mixed group at an international tournament held in Italy in 2018.
Miyamoto said, "I'm relieved that the offer has been confirmed. I think that the time I spent practicing the postponement of one year has increased, and I think that the time I spent on body building and bow tuning has led to my growth." I was talking.
He said strongly, "I don't know how far I can go with my current ability, but I want to do my best to win the Tokyo Paralympics with the feeling that I will get a good medal in a good position."
Takahiro Hasegawa "I want to practice more, which is not possible with my current ability."
Takahiro Hasegawa is 31 years old from Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture.
My right leg became an artificial limb due to an illness when I was in the third grade of elementary school, and at the recommendation of my parents, I started archery in the fifth grade of elementary school.
At the age of 17, he won the international tournament, and at the Beijing Paralympics, where he participated at the age of 19, he finished 4th in the group, and has made a mark on the world stage from early on.
Hasegawa said, "I'm glad I was able to produce the results I've prepared so far.
He said, "I don't think the Paralympics will work if I keep my current ability, so I want to practice more. I want to do my best to improve my ability and win medals."
Koji Oyama "Carrying the feelings of Naka-san, who died last month"
Koji Oyama is 29 years old from Matsudo City, Chiba Prefecture.
Although he has a disability in both hands and feet, he holds a bow with his relatively moving left hand, pulls a string with his mouth and shoots an arrow.
At the age of 20, an accident during sports injured the cervical spine and led to a wheelchair life. Four years later, he started archery.
While working for the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, he won the national competition in just one year and made an outstanding appearance.
Oyama touched on Nakakitsugu, who died of illness last month while winning a quota, saying, "I'm sorry for Naka-san, but at the Tokyo Paralympics, I want to carry Naka-san's feelings on my back." Did.
He added, "The Paralympic Games are said to have a different atmosphere from other competitions, and I'm really looking forward to the gathering of strong players from all over the world. I want to stand on the stage of the final and aim for medals."