At the Tokyo Paralympics, Equestrian, and Individual Grade 2, 63-year-old Mitsuhide Miyaji finished 7th, and 21-year-old Yoshikoshi Kanjo was 10th.
Equestrian and individuals are divided into five classes according to the type and degree of disability. Of these, grade 2 with the second most disability is the first to participate with 63-year-old Miyaji, who will be participating for the second time following the previous one. 21-year-old Yoshikoshi participated.
In the competition, the steps and figures are drawn in the rectangular riding ground, and the sense of unity with the horse, the accuracy of the movement, and whether or not the movement is dynamic are scored.
Miyaji had a paralysis on his right side due to the aftereffects of a stroke, and he performed with the advanced technique of manipulating a horse with his left hand, relying on his wife Yumiko's instructions, and finished 7th at 66.824.
In addition, Yoshikoshi had a cerebral palsy disorder and showed a calm ride, finishing 10th with 63.823.
The winning player Miyaji will participate in the "Individual Freestyle" held on the 30th of this month.
Miyaji "Thank you for holding the event in a difficult situation."
Miyaji said with a fulfilling expression, "I lost my right hand, which was fixed on the way, but I'm glad I managed to finish the performance. I'm grateful that it was held in a difficult situation."
For the "Individual Freestyle" on the 30th of this month, when the winning players will participate, he said, "I want you to perform better than today and see everything."
In addition, Yumiko, a wife who played a role called "commander" who stood near Baba and instructed the order of performance, said, "I thought I was nervous when practicing, but I think I was able to put up with it well. I failed two instructions, so I'll reflect on it tonight and prepare for the next one. "
Yoshikoshi "I'm glad I was able to show off the goodness of the horse."
Yoshikoshi said, "There were many things that didn't go well, but I'm glad I was able to bring out the goodness of the horse."
After that, he said to the next group, "I want to change my mind, ride a horse as much as possible, communicate well, and go on acting."