In the Tokyo Olympics and shooting skeet, both men and women competed on the second day of qualifying, with Naoko Ishihara in 21st place and Hiroyuki Ikawa in 27th place, both of which lost in qualifying.

Women's Ishihara is 21st

Skeet shooting is a competition for the number of unglazed plates called clays that have been shot in the air. In the qualifying round, 25 clays are shot and 1 point is given for each hit.



Two rounds were held on the 26th, the second day of qualifying, and 46-year-old Ishihara, who participated in two consecutive tournaments, scored 46 out of 50 points.



Ishihara was in 21st place with a total of 114 points out of 125 points in the five rounds of the two days of qualifying, and was unable to advance to the final where the top six players competed.



As a result of the finals that followed, Amber English of the United States won the gold medal, Diana Bacosi of Italy won the silver medal, and Wei Meng of China won the bronze medal.

Naoko Ishihara "I'm sorry I couldn't make a mark on the stage of my dreams"

Ishihara recalled the match, saying, "I'm sorry that I'm lacking in both skill and physical strength. I'm disappointed that I couldn't make a mark on the stage of my dreams."



On the other hand, regarding this tournament, which was greeted by Corona, "I am really grateful for holding the tournament, and I am happy to be able to shoot with athletes from all over the world. I don't know if I can aim for it, but I want to do my best, "he said with a smile.

Men's Ikawa is 27th

Skeet Men's Hiroyuki Ikawa was 27th and lost in qualifying.



Hiroyuki Ikawa, who celebrated his 33rd birthday on the 26th in his first Olympic appearance, scored 45 out of 50.



Ikawa was in 27th place with a total of 114 points out of 125 points in the five rounds of the two days of qualifying, and was unable to advance to the final where the top six players competed.

Hiroyuki Ikawa "Thanks to the people who supported me"

Ikawa recalled the match, saying, "I feel very regretful that I couldn't win."



After that, he said, "I am very grateful to the people who supported me and that the competition was held even in Corona."