The Tokyo Olympic torch relay entered Mie Prefecture on the 7th, started in Yokkaichi City, and visited six cities in the prefecture.
The first runner in Mie Prefecture was from Kuwana City, and Toshihiko Seko, the Olympic representative for the second consecutive Olympic Games since the Los Angeles Games, served as a marathon, waving his hands to the people around him and running slowly.
Mr. Seko, who finished running, said, "I imagined the fire that was lit at the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics on July 23. There was a feeling of blockage in the whole nation due to the corona disaster. I want everyone who wants to be blown away to get energized. "
Along the road, as a countermeasure against the infection of the new coronavirus, the tournament volunteers were calling attention by holding up a placard saying "Let's avoid the crowds and cheer with applause!"
Following Yokkaichi City, the Holy Fire will tour the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka City, the post town of Tokaido in Kameyama City, and Sekijuku. Served.
The torch entered Ise City on the night of the 7th, and arrived at the prefectural general stadium at the final point around 7:30 pm around Ise Jingu and finished the first day.
On the 8th, the second day of Mie Prefecture, we will connect 6 cities and towns from Iga City to Kumano City.
Mr. Yoshida, who finished running, said, "I was able to win a gold medal thanks to the support of many people who are active. I want to send a yell to the athletes who are working hard toward the Tokyo Olympics. I ran. "