The Japanese national team, who won the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics baseball, held a meeting one night after the final, and Atsunori Inaba, who will finish his term at this tournament, said, "I was happy to play baseball with wonderful players." rice field.

Director Inaba "I'm happy to play baseball with wonderful players"

Baseball, which was revived for the first time in three tournaments at the Olympic Games, won the first gold medal in the official competition, with Japan defeating the United States 2-0 in the final on the night of the 7th.



At the press conference held in Tokyo on the 8th, 24 players with gold medals around their necks and all 6 leaders attended.



Inaba, who took office four years ago and finished his term as the national coach at the Tokyo Olympics, said, "I'm happy to be united with the players and win the gold medal. I was happy to play baseball with the wonderful players." ..



On top of that, "I had a good experience with the players and staff. Although the population of baseball players is declining, I hope that the gold medal will be one of the triggers and that the number of children playing baseball will increase. I will do my best to contribute to the baseball world as much as possible. "

Tetsuto Yamada "I'm relieved to be able to contribute to the victory."

In addition, Tetsuto Yamada, who was selected as the MVP of the tournament by the WBSC = World Baseball Softball Confederation = Most Valuable Player by raising 7 RBIs at the top of the team, said, "I am relieved to be able to play that can contribute to the victory of the team." Did.

Hayato Sakamoto "Thanks to all kinds of people"

Hayato Sakamoto, who pulled the team in offense and defense, said, "I would like to continue to play baseball with gratitude to various people."

Masahiro Tanaka "Results of unity"

In addition, pitcher Masahiro Tanaka, who played for the first time in eight years, said, "I think it is the result of the unity of the players, coaches and staff. I came here with the support of many people." rice field.

Focus on reviving at the Los Angeles Games

It has been decided that Olympic baseball will not be held at the next Paris Games in 2024, and the focus will be on whether it will be revived at the Los Angeles Games in 2028.