With the Tokyo Paralympics as a trigger, a round-table conference was held to discuss issues and measures to promote the spread of parasports and barrier-free, and athletes commented that it is necessary to change the current situation where it is difficult for people with disabilities to use sports facilities. Was issued.
The round-table conference was held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government on the 16th, and parasports athletes, cultural figures and experts participated to exchange opinions on the spread of parasports and the promotion of barrier-free after the competition.
In this, director Terry Ito said, "If we increase the chances of getting to know the personalities of parasports players, we will be more familiar and supportive."
In addition, Daisuke Uehara of para-ice hockey said, "There is a problem that sports facilities cannot be rented depending on the disability, and it is our mission to solve it."
After the round-table conference, Mr. Uehara said, "Even if you say" Please lend me a gymnasium "here and there, it is still difficult to find a place where you can use it. We need to re-examine the reason and take fundamental steps. "