For the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, a "Send-off party" was held before the South Sudan track and field athletes who had been conducting a long-term training camp in Maebashi City returned to Japan on the 26th, and the athletes exchanged farewell greetings. I was sent off by the gathered citizens and headed for Narita Airport.

South Sudan's track and field athletes and five coaches have been in Maebashi City for one year and nine months since the long-term training camp for the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics due to the lack of a training environment due to the effects of the civil war.



On the night of the 26th, before leaving Maebashi City to return to Japan, a "see-off party" was held in front of the city hall, and about 50 citizens gathered.



Among them, Gem Abraham, who participated in the 1500-meter track and field men's Olympics, said, "I feel half and half with the joy of returning to Japan and seeing my family and the loneliness of leaving the wonderful people of Maebashi. I hope to see everyone again without saying, "said Morris Lucia, who participated in the 200-meter track and field women's race," Thank you for all your support. I hope to see you all again soon. " Did.



At the meeting, it was announced that the athletes would be commissioned to the city's Goodwill Ambassador for Sports, and a letter of commission was given.



After returning to South Sudan, the players will be asked to inform about the long-term training camp in Maebashi City.



After that, the players boarded the bus and left for Narita Airport while being sent off by the citizens.



A 38-year-old woman who came to see her off said, "Abraham always played with children, playing tag and long-distance running. I can't know about Africa far away while I'm in Japan, so it's a lifetime asset for my child. I think it will be. "