Manabu Yamashita, the male captain who will participate for the first time in 53 years, said, "All the members are the first Olympics, but they are very well prepared." He talked about his enthusiasm.
The online press conference was attended by a total of five athletes, two men and three women, who were nominated to represent the Tokyo Olympics.
Yamashita, the captain of the men who will participate in the Olympics for the first time in 53 years, said, "All the members are the first Olympics, but they are very well prepared. I'm taking it. I'm aiming for a medal, so I want you to support me. "
In addition, Yukari Mano, the captain of the Japan Women's National Team, who will participate in the fifth consecutive tournament, said, "I want to win a gold medal by playing a game that moves the hearts of those who support me. I want to fight. "
In addition, deputy captain and veteran Yuri Nagai said, "I want to keep the goal of a gold medal strong. I want to support young players so that they can play well."
After that, for the Tokyo Olympics, we will go to the training camp for boys in Mizuho City, Gifu Prefecture, and for girls at the Oi Hockey Stadium, which will be the venue for the competition, and make adjustments.