Risako Kawai, a 57-kilogram wrestling girl at the Tokyo Olympics, held a press conference and said that she "feels the weight of the five years since the last Olympics" about the gold medal won on the 5th.
In the 57-kilometer class of women's wrestling at the Tokyo Olympics, Kawai won the gold medal for the second consecutive tournament, following the 2016 Rio de Janeiro tournament, beating the Belarusian player in the final on the 5th.
Kawai held a press conference on the morning of the 6th and said about the gold medal he won on the 5th, "I feel the weight of the five years since the Rio de Janeiro Games."
Regarding her younger sister, Yukako, who won the gold medal in the women's 62 kg class, Kawai said, "I was able to come this far because Yukako encouraged me and showed me how I was doing my best." I expressed my feelings.
According to Kawai, on the night of the 5th, after the awards ceremony was over, the two sisters lined up gold medals and took pictures.
Kawai said, "I'm glad that the dreams I've been telling each other have come true."
This is the first time a Japanese player has won a gold medal as a sister at the same Olympic Games in the summer.
Risako Kawai “I was able to make a good report to the locals”
Risako Kawai told the local people in Tsubata Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, "Every time I go home, there are so many good people that I'm glad I was from here. I'm glad I made a good report to everyone. Thank you for your support. Thank you. "