On the 3rd, the athletes of the Japanese gymnastics team raised the Hinomaru flag in the spectators'seats at the gymnastics venue with the words "Thank you to all the management staff.
Regarding this, Daiki Hashimoto said at a press conference on the 4th, "It was a tournament where I felt the warmth of Japan and the warmth of people. I am grateful that various people such as volunteers worked and supported me behind the scenes until late at night. I can't do it. We can't do it by our players alone. We are very grateful for what we are doing for us. "
Kazuma Kaya said, "When I go to the Olympic Village and the game venue, the volunteers and staff say" Congratulations, you did your best "and" I'm supporting you again "and they support me very much. I felt that it was the Olympic Games only with everyone's understanding, and I cannot thank you enough. I was able to feel that the Olympic Games are amazing from various directions. " I made it.
In addition, Wataru Tanigawa also said, "Athletes tend to get a lot of attention, but volunteers are doing it invisible. I think that you can't convey your feelings unless you tell us that we are grateful. When I met those people, I tried to express my gratitude with a smile. "