Before the Tokyo Paralympic Games, which starts on the 24th, Shingo Katori, a talent who is a special goodwill ambassador for the IPC = International Paralympic Committee, met and talked about his thoughts on the tournament, saying, "I want you to expand your mental communication through parasports." I did.
The three people, Shingo Katori, Goro Inagaki, and Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, who are both special goodwill ambassadors of the International Paralympic Committee, attended the meeting held in Koto Ward, Tokyo.
Among them, Mr. Katori said, "Until I was involved in the Paralympic Games, I had never met people with wheelchairs or artificial legs, and to be honest, I had to pull a little, but through Parasports I got closer to myself and became interested in communication. I've become able to do it. I hope that the success of the Tokyo tournament will lead to the expansion of everyone's emotional communication, just as my heart has changed. "
Mr. Inagaki said, "I got energy and courage from talking with para-athletes and watching superhuman performances, and my outlook on life changed. I think there are many such moments in this tournament. People who support the athletes. I want you to enjoy it comprehensively, including tools that make the most of your personality. "
In addition, Mr. Kusanagi said, "I am impressed by the way the players face themselves and exert their strength in this situation. Confrontation with the opponent is important, but please pay attention to the way you beat yourself." ..