Rikako Ikee, a swimmer, updated her Twitter account and revealed that she received comments on SNS about the Tokyo Olympics, such as "I want you to raise a voice against the event." I think it is natural that there are many, but it is very difficult to apply it to individual athletes. I want you to watch over me warmly. "
Ikee, who has been appointed as the representative of the Tokyo Olympics for swimming, updated his Twitter account on the night of the 7th.
In this, Ikee revealed through SNS that comments such as "I want you to decline" and "I want you to raise a voice against the event" are directly sent to yourself.
Regarding this, Ikee explained, "Now, there are many voices calling for the cancellation of the Olympics due to this corona disaster, and I think it is natural."
On top of that, "I had a very heartbreaking message today. I have the same strong desire to change this dark world as quickly as you do, but it is very difficult to apply it to individual players. That's it. "
And, "I and other athletes will surely accept what has been decided, with or without the Olympics, and of course I will do my best if I do it, and if not, I will do my best for the next. I am practicing every day with the utmost effort to meet the expectations of those who support me. I hope that the athletes who are doing their best will be warmly watched over in any situation. " Was spelled out.