The Tokyo Paralympics and Canoeing held various semi-finals on the 3rd, and none of the three Japanese players, including the men's kayak single Yuta Takagi, advanced to the finals.
12th place Takagi "I've put out all my strength"
In the men's kayak single, the semi-final group of the class with the heaviest disability, Takagi, who participated in the Paralympic Games for the first time, did not advance to the final in 5th place out of 5, and went to the ranking match to decide 9th to 12th place.
In the ranking match, Takagi finished 12th overall with 4th place at 58.509.
Takagi said, "Although the other players were quick, I was able to put out everything I had done and my abilities. I am proud to be on this stage that no one can experience, and it will be an unforgettable day. I've worked so hard so I'd like to take a rest first. "
11th place Tatsumi "Thank you for letting me stand on this stage"
In the semi-final group of the class with moderate disabilities, Hiromi Tatsumi, who participated for the first time, went to the ranking match to decide 9th to 13th place in 5th place out of 5 people.
Tatsumi finished 11th overall with a 3rd place of 47.325.
Tatsumi said, "I've done it. It's been a long time since the tournament was postponed for one year due to the influence of the new coronavirus, so I feel relieved that it's finally over. Thank you for standing on this stage." I looked back at.
On top of that, he said, "This experience at the Paralympics will be one of the big highlights of my life. I want to continue to create such scenes."
Komatsu "I definitely want to win a medal at the Paris tournament"
Saki Komatsu, who participated for the first time in the semi-final group of the women's ver-single who rides a boat with a float using a paddle with a webbing on only one side, has a time of 1 minute 8 seconds 477 4 I finished 4th out of the people and couldn't advance to the final.
Saki Komatsu recalled, "I'm disappointed, but I'm happy because I've worked so hard to close the gap with the world at 0.01."
After that, he said, "I think there is still room for growth, so in the future I would like to train systematically and definitely win medals at the next Paris tournament. Please look forward to it." rice field.
There is no ranking match for women's ver singles.