Following the success of Japanese athletes at the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, Japan Sports Agency Secretary Murofushi said, "It is necessary to confirm that the support of the country is sufficient," and conducted a survey on the necessary support for the competition organizations. , Showed the idea that it would be linked to future strengthening.
At the press conference on the 10th, Japan Sports Agency Secretary Murofushi recalled the Tokyo tournament, saying, "I'm worried that the tournament will be postponed for one year, but I want to praise the athletes who have overcome it. Play hard and praise the opponent. The figure widely conveyed the value of sports. "
At the tournament, which was held in their own country for the first time in 57 years, the Japanese team made a leap forward by winning 58 medals, the highest number in history at the Olympic Games, and 51 medals at the Paralympics, which greatly exceeded the previous tournament.
Regarding this, Mr. Murofushi evaluated that "the Olympics and the Paralympics were excellent results" and "it is necessary to confirm whether the support of the country is sufficient because there are places where the results have not been obtained and there are still growing competition groups." He stated that he would like to investigate the necessary support for the competition organizations and use it for future strengthening.
On the other hand, citing the low rate of people with disabilities playing sports as an issue, he said, "I want to create an environment where people with disabilities and healthy people can get close to sports beyond the barriers," and cooperated with Paralympic athletes. He showed his intention to work on improving the environment.
Certificate issued to prospective participants due to cancellation of Mie National Athletic Meet
On the other hand, the Japan Sports Agency is planning to participate in the National Athletic Meet at the meeting on the 10th after the National Athletic Meet, which was scheduled to be held in Mie Prefecture, was canceled due to the influence of the new coronavirus. We announced that we will issue a certificate to show that we were eligible to participate.
The certificate is scheduled to be issued from the end of this month because it is expected that students will use it for recommended entrance examinations.
Mr. Murofushi said, "I'm sorry to think of the players who have been practicing repeatedly, but the continuous efforts are irreplaceable, and I want them to take a positive approach and work to connect to the future."