Many of the alpine skiers who have been nominated for the Japanese national team, such as Momoka Muraoka, who is aiming for the second consecutive gold medal at the Beijing Paralympics, will participate in the Paralympic World Championship, which will be held in Norway this month. I learned from interviews with the people concerned that I wouldn't do it.
Six of the Alpine skiers who have been nominated to represent the Beijing Paralympics, such as Muraoka and veteran Taiki Morii, who has won five medals at the Paralympics, have forgotten to participate in the Paralympic World Championships. It is a person.
The athletes were making adjustments for participation, but according to Paralympic officials, if they participate in the tournament while the infection with the new coronavirus is spreading, there is practice that can be done during the 14-day waiting period after returning to Japan. It is said that he gave up participation because it was limited and it would be difficult to adjust to the Beijing Paralympics, which was approaching two months later.
On the other hand, some athletes in the standing and skiing class, such as those currently practicing in Europe, will compete in the world championships as planned.
Some cross-country skiers have already forgotten to participate in the Paraski World Championships.
Athletes who do not participate in the world championships will have a training camp in Japan to make adjustments for the Beijing Paralympics.