Before the athletics test tournament of the Tokyo Olympics is held at the national stadium, the participating athletes meet, and in light of the current situation where there are pros and cons for holding the competition and vaccination of the athletes, it is complicated in my heart. I talked about.

The land test tournament of the Tokyo Olympics will be held at the national stadium on the 9th with no spectators while the state of emergency is declared, and it will be held assuming the actual performance such as measures against infection of the new coronavirus and confirmation of the management of the competition. I will.



Before the tournament, the women's long-distance Hitomi Niiya and Nozomi Tanaka, both of whom have been nominated as representatives, the men's short-distance Yoshihide Kiryu and the women's 100-meter hurdles Asuka Terada, who are still fighting for the representative. Four people had a meeting.



When asked about his feelings toward the tournament, Shintani said, "I think there are people who think positively and negatively about sports, so I want to compete in a way that is close to both." I told you.



Tanaka said, "Each player can only show his strength, so I want to do my best."



Terada said, "I hope we can be told through sports that it is important to move forward with goals."



Kiryu was asked about vaccination of athletes who have pros and cons, "At present, there are people who agree and disagree, but I am wondering what to say in my own words. As an athlete. I want to be able to organize it in my heart. "



In addition, Shintani said, "I think it's strange to say'only athletes' because there are no big or small things in life. Prioritization itself is a strange story, so please think equally."