At the goal ball venue of the Tokyo Paralympics held in Chiba City, watching games with school cooperation watching tickets was held on the 26th, and children were surprised at the performance of the para athletes they actually saw. I did.
In response to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, the Tokyo Paralympics are, in principle, unattended, and children are being watched at some competition venues with school-linked watching tickets with an emphasis on educational significance.
On the 26th, the second day of the competition, children visited the goal ball venue at Makuhari Messe in Chiba City, and athletes took measures against corona, such as wearing masks and sitting at intervals between seats. I supported.
Of these, private schools in Chiba Prefecture have learned in advance about the significance of the tournament and the rules of goalball, so about 50 people who watched the game cheered with applause or waved their hands to praise the players. Was there.
The boy who watched the game said, "I felt it was amazing to see him actively trying to take the ball even though he shouldn't be able to see it. I had never seen the competition before, so it was a lot of fun." rice field.
In addition, the girls said, "I couldn't sleep because I was looking forward to it yesterday night. I was thrilled to watch the game live, unlike watching it on TV. It would be great if we could create an environment where everyone with and without disabilities could get along. I think it is. "
The male staff member who led the event said, "I think that studying on the desk is completely different from what you feel on the spot, so it was a very valuable experience for the children."