Kazuyasu Minobe, the captain of the men's épée, who is expected to receive medals, said that he would aim for the top in both individual and team competitions, as the athletes from Japan responded to the interviews online at the Tokyo Olympics fencing. It was.
In the fencing of the Tokyo Olympics, Japan will participate in 11 events for both men and women.
Of these, the men's Epe is expected to receive medals in both individual and team competitions, with top ranking players such as captain Minobu and Yu Yamada in fourth place in the world ranking.
Minobu said, "Epe has a lot of unique players, and we have been focusing on uniting the team for the tournament. I personally experienced the number one in the world ranking, and even in the group history It is the strongest team. We aim to reach the top in both individual and team competitions, "he said with enthusiasm.
Yamada said, "I'm excited about the tournament. In Japan, Foil has been attracting attention, but I got a medal at Epe and said," The times are Epe. "I want to appeal to you," he said.
Meanwhile, Yuka Ueno, a 19-year-old who is ranked 7th in the world in women's foil, said, "I am practicing with a sense of tension. I am aiming to win the first medal for Japanese women."