At the Beijing Olympics and Paralympics next year, the official clothing worn by the Japanese team will be announced, and speed skating Miho Takagi, who is preparing for the Olympics, which will be 100 days in 27 days until the opening, is wearing clothing. Was shown.
At the recital held in Tokyo on the 27th, Takagi, who won three medals in speed skating at the Pyonchan Olympics, and Yoshiko Tanaka, who participated in the 2006 Torino Paralympics as a representative of Japan for alpine skiing for three consecutive tournaments. However, it appeared in the official sportswear worn by the Japanese team at the awards ceremony and the Olympic Village at the Beijing Games.
The main color of the clothing is red, which is the same design for both the Olympic and Paralympic athletes. Because of the winter competition, down jackets are not only highly heat-retaining, but also made of materials that do not get stuffy and are designed to be easy to move. It means that it is.
Takagi, who started the season for the Beijing Olympics, which was just 100 days in 27 days until the opening, said, "It's very light and easy to move through the sleeves, and above all, it's warm. It's perfect for us who play winter sports. I would be happy if I could wear this clothing and liven up this winter at Team Japan. "
In addition, Tanaka said, "Wheelchair players sometimes get their sleeves caught in the tires, but I think they are happy because they are reinforced."
In addition, the official clothing worn by the Japanese team during the opening ceremony and movement was also shown at the venue, which also uses the same design for the Olympics and Paralympics.