The Japanese national team players from the new Tokyo Olympic Games, surfing, took part in official practice for the first time in Ichinomiya Town, Chiba Prefecture, where the venue is located.
Surfing for the Tokyo Olympics will begin on the 25th of this month at Tsurigasaki Beach Surfing Beach, the southernmost tip of Kujukuri Beach in Ichinomiya Town, Chiba Prefecture.
With the start of the competition approaching five days later, the four Japanese national team players took part in official practice at the actual venue for the first time on the 20th.
In the morning, the players confirmed the ride quality of the surfboard, which was adjusted in length and width in anticipation of the waves at the venue.
In the afternoon, Mahina Maeda, who was born and raised in Hawaii with Japanese parents, went into the sea with overseas players and checked the conditions of the waves and wind.
Among the Japanese national team, Kanoa Igarashi, who is active in the world's highest surfing tour tournament, said, "The wave condition was not so good today, but a typhoon is likely to come this weekend, so a fast wave that suits me I think I can show you good surfing. I want to establish a routine here and win a gold medal in 5 days. "
The players will continue to make adjustments near the venue until the opening to prepare for the tournament.
Hiroto Ohara "Easy to do"
Hiroto Ohara from Ichinomiya Town, Chiba Prefecture, where the surfing venue is located, said, "I've been practicing on another beach, but I'm used to riding the local waves, so it's easiest to do. But here it will be within my expectations. I think that winning a gold medal in my hometown will give dreams to the children who will grow up here in the future, so I will do my best. "
Tsuzuki Yumeji "Gold medal because it was chosen"
Yumeji Tsuzuki, who is the first Japanese female player to participate in the "Championship Tour" under the current system, said, "We will adjust the waves of the venue and our body and board for the actual performance. I want to win a gold medal because I was selected as a representative of Japan, and I want to impress and smile everyone with my surfing. "
Mahina Maeda "I want to win a gold medal
Mahina Maeda said, "I'm looking forward to playing in the match because the match has disappeared due to the influence of the new Corona. It's a routine to eat rice balls and chocolate sweets, and it feels good. It's powerful and speedy. I want to show you surfing and win a gold medal. "