At the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Paralympics held on the 24th, high school students aiming to become prosthetics and orthotics were selected to lead the entrance march of the athletes, and the appointment ceremony was held in Tokyo on the 23rd.
At the opening ceremony held in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo, six people who were selected by the open recruitment of tournament sponsors from among the roles that lead the admission march of athletes with placards of each country and region attended. Did.
Among them, Mr. Kai Wakabayashi, a first-year high school student in Saga Prefecture who is aiming to become a prosthetist who makes prosthetic legs in the future, said, "I am proud to be able to lead the world's famous athletes. I want to use this as an opportunity to deepen my understanding, "he said, and requested that people with disabilities be better understood not only in Tokyo but throughout the country.
At the venue, Maki Tsujimura, a designated player for strengthening the goalball boys who competes with visually impaired players, who did not become a representative this time, was also invited. I want everyone to enjoy the opening ceremony. "
The opening ceremony of the Tokyo Paralympics will be held on the 24th from 8 pm at the national stadium, which will be the main stadium.