Kanoa Igarashi, who is the representative of Japan for surfing, the new competition of the Tokyo Olympics, and who is active in the world's best tour tournament, responded to an online interview, saying, "At the Olympics, along with athletes from other competitions, a medal for Japan. I feel that it is amazing to be able to aim for the Olympics, "he said.
Igarashi is 23 years old who is active in the world's best tour tournament, "Championship Tour".
We have been preparing to enter the country since last week before the Olympics, and on the 18th, we were interviewed by the press online as the adjustments for the Games were in full swing.
Igarashi said about the Olympics, which was less than a week before the opening, "Since I confirmed the appointment of the representative in 2019, I have been feeling pressure every day, such as whether I will be injured or how my body and board are in good condition, but the tournament "I'm getting closer and I'm able to take the pressure positively," he said with a smile. "I don't think I can do any more, and I'm confident that I've prepared, so I want you to start early." was.
He said that surfing at the Olympics as a new competition "I feel that it is amazing to be able to aim for a medal for Japan with athletes from other competitions at the Olympics." ..
Regarding the fact that many competitions are held in the absence of spectators, "It's a shame that having fans gives us strength, but it's most important to keep everyone safe and not to increase the number of infected people. I think you can get a message on SNS as well. So I want to do my best. "