The practice of the French national team for handball to participate in the Tokyo Olympics began on the 15th in Koshu City, Yamanashi Prefecture, a preliminary training camp.
The French representative of handball entered an accommodation facility in Yamanashi Prefecture on the 14th after the men's team arrived in Japan on the night of the 13th and underwent a PCR test.
The team began practicing at the gymnasium in Koshu City on the 15th, and 28 athletes and coaches were greeted by city officials.
Mayor Mikio Suzuki, who was greeted by the team, said, "We have been preparing for the best performance. We hope that you will achieve good results." I'm glad to meet you. Please support the French team as well. "
The French national team for handball will also start practicing for the women's team in Koshu City from the 16th.
The practice will not be open to the public due to the measures against the new corona, but about 80 elementary and junior high school students in the city who are playing handball will be invited to the friendly match with the Japanese national team on the 18th and 19th of this month. ..
Masahiko Nakamura, Chairman of the "Tokyo 2020 Olympic France Handball Team Exchange Program Executive Committee" in Koshu City, said, "I want you to make full use of your strengths and do your best. I hope that the exchange between the two countries will become more active." I was talking.