Shohei Iwamoto, who has been nominated for the five modern Japanese national teams of the Tokyo Olympics, held a press conference and said, "I want to do my best to aim for a medal without being drunk by the unique atmosphere of the Olympics." I told you.
The online press conference was attended by three men, Iwamoto, a boy, Natsumi Tomonaga, a girl, and Rena Shimazu, who were nominated to represent the Tokyo Olympics.
Iwamoto, who will be participating in the second consecutive tournament, said, "I was drunk by the unique atmosphere of the Olympic Games at the last Rio de Janeiro Games. I have been practicing for four years to dispel that feeling. I will do my best to aim for a medal. I want to do it, "he said with enthusiasm.
In addition, Takamiya, who will also participate in the second consecutive tournament, said, "I am thinking of leaving this tournament at the end. I want to show myself playing as hard as I can and express my gratitude to those who supported me." It was revealed that he will retire from active duty at the Tokyo Olympics.
Shimadzu, who will be participating for the first time, said, "I want to use my regrets that I couldn't participate in the previous tournament as a spring. I've been practicing so I think I can exert stable power in all events." ..
The modern pentathlon is a competition for the total strength of the fifth type of laser run, which combines fencing, swimming, equestrian, and running and shooting, and will start on the 5th of next month at the Tokyo Olympics.