The Beijing Olympics will be closed with a closing ceremony starting at 9 pm Japan time.
Comments on the closing of Japanese national team players such as figure skating Yuzuru Hanyu and ski jumping Sara Takanashi were announced, in which Hanyu made him think deeply about the meaning and value of efforts and results. It has become an important time for my future life. "
Figure skating
Yuzuru Hanyu
"It was the most supportive match I've ever had in my life. Thank you so much for all the support I received from people like me in any situation. It was an important time for my life to think deeply about the meaning and value of the result. For those who have suffered various damages including the Great East Japan Earthquake and those who are suffering every day. I hope I can support you from afar so that I can have some time to relax. ”
Shoma Uno
“ This is the second Olympics, and the ranking has dropped from the previous time, but this Looking back on the four years, I am happy to be able to return to the Olympic stage again and win the bronze medal. This result is not a goal, but I will continue to work on the competition with the feeling of a new start.
" Yuma
"The Olympics are over. Thank you for all your support. At this tournament, I decided to enjoy myself with all my might. Of course, I was nervous, but I was able to act like myself until the end. I think that this experience will surely be a source of my own growth in the future. I will continue to strive to grow. Thank you. ”
Kaori Sakamoto
“ This time, taking medals as a group and as an individual I'm very happy to be able to do it. In the four years since Heisei, I experienced a lot of happy and painful things, but I think that the result of not giving up until the very end led to the result of 3rd place. I will forget this joy for the rest of my life. No. I think I was able to be myself because of the support of many people, including the teachers. I am grateful to many people and will do my best to continue evolving.
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"I was very happy to be able to skate at the Olympics, which not everyone can experience. I was able to compete in the second category of group and individual, and I was able to win medals in the group. Individual Then, I wanted to leave a result, but I was able to conclude by successfully incorporating the triple Axel, which was one of the goals of the Olympic Games, with SP and FS. I can feel my potential in the future. I was able to do it, and it gave me confidence. I will do my best to make a better slide toward the world championship. When I witnessed it, I felt that my motivation was getting higher and higher. I would like to make use of this experience and connect it to the next four years. "
Aina Kawabe
" The first Olympics are more tense than I had imagined. I was disappointed with both the short and free medals, and I couldn't put out what I was practicing in the actual performance, so I was still disappointed, but I feel that a lot of people are supporting me through this Olympics. I was able to do it. I will make a lot of efforts so that I can perform my best performance even in this tension so that I can participate again in 4 years without forgetting this regrettable feeling. Overseas players and pin badges I was very happy to be able to exchange and talk with Japanese athletes from other competitions. "
Misato Komatsubara
"The Olympics have been my dream since I was 9 years old when I started skating. I had thought about giving up many times, but I was able to make it come true thanks to everyone's support and warm support. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I swear that the practice of going to the stage of my dreams, the process, the ups and downs, and the momentary judgments and experiences, joy and regret of the field will make me stronger in the future. In hosting the Olympic Games during the epidemic, I support as a friend as a viewer in the summer and participate as a player in the winter, the heat of sports, the story of each player, teacher, family, supporter, I There were a lot of moving tears. "No improvement in competitiveness without human power" I think that's exactly what it is. The players around me so that I can go to the Olympics again four years later and improve my results. I want to spend the year carefully and professionally, just as I am fascinated by that figure. Thank you very much for your support. ”
Takashi Komatsubara
"I'm honored to be able to participate in the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and win medals with my teammates for the rest of my life. I have to grow with more things. The strength of other athletes. I think that being able to get more motivation by seeing the performance with a little power will help to get better results in the future competition. In ice dance, a lot of fine details are important. I want to give better results to Japan by focusing on improving my skills in daily practice and improving the quality of my skating skills. Competing with my rivals and friends is full of fear and happiness. The two-year remote lesson in the infectious disease epidemic was very long and it was exciting and encouraging to be in the biggest competition directly with the teachers and the athletes who are competing in the competition together. Thank you for all your words and support. I will do my best at the 2026 Olympics. "
Riki Miura
" I'm really proud that we were able to slide like ours on the big stage of the Olympics. It was an irreplaceable memory because I was able to do my best in the Olympic Games, and although there were some mistakes and regrets in the individual competition, I believe that the experience gained beyond that will surely lead to the next. 4 years I hope I can come back to the Olympics later. I want to grow stronger and be strong enough to compete for medals. Thank you very much. ”
Ryuichi Kihara
"For me, the third Olympics is over. I am very happy to be able to win the medal of the team competition that I was aiming for with my teammates. On the other hand, in the individual competition, I was able to achieve the goal of 5th place. I was disappointed that I couldn't do it. Four years later, I would like to aim for a medal in the individual competition and start running again. Last but not least, thank you for your warm support. Please support us"
Ski jumping girls
Sara Takanashi
"It was a disappointing result for all the people who support TEAM JAPAN, but it is a wonderful competition called ski jumping where players, teams, related parties, and many people who support us can enjoy each other purely. In order to stand in the field, I would like to move forward in consideration of the current situation. Also, the teammates and staff who continued to support me until the very end, and the countries and regions that encouraged me with warm and kind words. I was really helped by all the players and staff of the team. ”
Yuka Seto
“ I'm very disappointed that I couldn't achieve my goal because I was aiming to win 8th place in this Olympics and join the mixed team competition. It was difficult to proceed as planned due to the corona disaster, but I regret that I was a little more prepared considering the situation and judgment. In the four-year preparation period until the Olympics. Being able to take a lot of jumps and face-to-face actions gave me a valuable experience that was useful outside of competition. Even if I make an effort, it is not always successful, but the effort and actions make me a human being. I feel that I have grown my strength. I have seen rival players from my own country and other countries / regions and have led to my own growth. Therefore, it is important to play the game with confidence until the end. I feel that I have learned the importance of not giving up. The Olympic and Paralympic teams are not the whole competition, but this stage is the dream stage of many athletes and children. As a person who has taken on the challenge with the same determination as athletes and team staff, I would like to share my experiences and experiences with many people. "
Kari Iwabuchi
"I couldn't reach the results I was aiming for, and I couldn't make the tournament satisfying, but I was able to start with confidence as I grew up, unlike the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics four years ago. This time, I think that the result of being impatient because I couldn't adhere to the basics made the content unconvincing. I realized once again that there is evolution beyond the basics. I would like to move forward every day without being satisfied with the current situation, not only in the competition but also outside the competition. For four years since the last Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, I I have been thinking that how to walk on the chosen road is more important than what kind of road to choose. After the Beijing Olympics, it was better than "Is this good?" I can think from the bottom of my heart. The Beijing Winter Olympics, which gave me an experience that I couldn't understand until now, had a great impact on my life. The guideline that I have given will be a great asset in my future life. "
Yuki Ito
" At the Beijing Winter Olympics, we are confident that we athletes can concentrate on the competition safely and with peace of mind even in the pandemic. The thoughts of the JOCs, NFs, and other people involved in creating an environment where they can take on the challenge of the game gave us confidence, and we are full of gratitude for showing our goals to the end. It was an Olympic Games where I felt a lot of people's feelings because it was difficult to support in and I had few face-to-face relationships with people. I felt the feelings from everyone and let me fly in Beijing. I'm sorry I couldn't leave, but I would like to do my best to contribute to TEAM JAPAN, which won the most medals in the past, at the Milan Cortina Dan Pezzo Winter Olympics four years later. "
Ski Nordic combined
Ryota Yamamoto
"I think I was able to enjoy the Olympics to the fullest in my first appearance. I was able to contribute to winning the bronze medal for the first time in 28 years in the team competition, and I strongly wanted to win the gold medal again. I was able to bring the medal back to Japan, so I would like to thank all the people who supported me. Thank you for your support. ”
Hideaki Nagai
“ This is the first organization in 28 years at the Beijing Olympics. I was able to win the medal, and being able to contribute to the medal as a member of the team was the most illustrious thing in my competitive life. All my teammates, coaches and staff have this. The fact that I was able to share the joy was also engraved in my heart, and it will not fade in the future. Thank you so much for your support. "
Sora Taniji
" The first Olympic Games did my best and continued to challenge. It was a lot of fun, but I feel regretful. But I had more valuable experiences and lessons to learn. Based on the experience and regrets I gained this time, Milan in 2026 I would like to devote myself to the Cortina Danpezzo Winter Olympics. I will win the gold medal in 2026. Thank you for your support. "
Ski cross country
Haruki Yamashita
"The impression after the competition is that the wall of the world is high, but it is not a wall that can never be overcome. After experiencing this tournament, I was able to have a strong image of the stage I am aiming for in the future. I will spare no effort to play an active part in the Olympics four years from now, and I will continue to worry and grow every day. To praise each other, I once again felt that the stage of the Olympics and sports have the power to overcome language barriers and make friends with friends around the world. ”
Miki Kodama
“ It was my first Olympics, I am very happy that I was able to fight against the world's strongest players on this stage and share many moving moments with people from various sports, and I feel that it was a truly irreplaceable time. However, I would like to do my best without forgetting my regrets so that I can surely connect this experience to the next. "
Chika Kobayashi
" This was my first Olympics. As a result, I feel the difference from the top level again. It was a disappointing race, but I am glad that I was able to challenge this stage with all my strength. It was a good opportunity to face myself again. I will continue to challenge myself with all my strength. While watching several competitions on TV, I saw many athletes competing with each other but praising each other after the competition. I strongly wanted to be. It was an Olympic Games that made me realize once again that sports are a wonderful thing that transcends national borders and connects people. "
Ski freestyle
Ikuma Horishima (Men's Moguls)
"My impression after the competition is that I was very happy to have started the Olympics in the second qualifying, 1, 2, 3 and 5 times from the mistake in the first qualifying. As a result, I was happy that I got the result in the form of a bronze medal, this time in the form of a medalist from the previous Olympic participation. This Olympics is an individual competition but a team even before entering the Olympics. I was hoping that the whole team would have good memories on the Olympic stage, such as focusing on work and going on expeditions. It was a very good time. After experiencing this tournament, In my future life, I will think and act so that I can prepare for the Olympics four years from now and take on daily challenges for the purpose of daily growth. This bronze medal from 11th place. For another 4 years, I would like to strive to be a player who is exciting to watch and connect the story. I am the second time this time. I was really happy to be able to experience the Olympics. Moguls coaches, trainers, staff, JOC staff, JISS staff, Ajinomoto people, medical team people, and many Japanese team supporters during the Olympic period. It was a time to feel the support of everyone. Thank you again. ”
Kosuke Sugimoto (Men's Moguls)
“ It was very helpful because there was a waiting room such as the start area in the cold weather. I had a good start to the Olympics. I want to write down what I did and what I didn't do and connect it to the World Cup that is still going on. Many people from Japan and the coach staff of the mogul team He supported me till the end, so I would like to continue to slip back. Thank you. "
Akira Matsuda (Men's Moguls)
"I was nervous and anxious, but I really enjoyed it during the competition. I am grateful to everyone who sent me to a dream stage with various dramas and a special place once every four years. Immediately after it was over, I thought that it was about to come. My dream was not to participate in the Olympics but to win medals. Even if it was a tougher road than ever before, I had a reason to aim for each player. It was very inspiring to see the drama up close. What impressed me especially was the teammate Yukimasa Horishima, who usually doesn't express that much emotion, made a guts pose at the goal of the final run. What I did, when the medal was decided, I was touched at the moment when I bite into it so that the pain I had had so far could be conveyed to me. "
Ryu Sugai (Men's Ski Cross)
" The moment I finished the race, I felt very frustrated. It was a regrettable race that I had never experienced before, but I think I have gained a lot of experience on the Olympic stage. I think it was not wrong to have worked so far. It didn't lead to results, but it gave me confidence. And I realized that I was supported by many people again. After all, the Olympics are a special stage, and I thought sports were interesting. Thank you for your support. ”
Kei Furuno (Men's Ski Cross)
“ The first stage that ended in just a moment was too daunting and regrettable. I'm proud of that, and I realized that I've been supported by so many people to stand on this stage. I managed to digest this overly disappointing result within myself and support it four years later. I would like to grow into a player who can deliver excitement to everyone who is giving me. "
Anri Kawamura (Women's Moguls)
"The atmosphere was different from the usual World Cup, and I could feel the unique atmosphere of the Olympic Games. Everything that happened was the first and very exciting match. In addition, my teammates, staff, support and support I was able to skate more unitedly with the people who helped me, and it became a memorable one. I can deliver courage, hope, and dreams to many people with our attitude to tackle the competition and our hard work. I knew that, so I wanted to do my best as a person who would be even more admired from now on. ”
Hinako Tomitaka (Women's Moguls)
“ At the first Olympics, there was a feeling of tension that was different from the usual World Cup, and it was quite I was nervous, but I enjoyed skiing. I think I was able to achieve my original goal of "enjoying and skiing like myself." However, I feel regretful, so here. I want to do my best so that I can become stronger. After experiencing the Olympics, I have become clearer about what I need and what I need to do in the future, so I will be able to win medals at the next Olympics for the next four years. I want to practice. ”
Sumiyoshi Teru Sara (Women's Moguls)
“ At this Olympics, I was very grateful to be able to concentrate on the competition with a lot of support while taking measures against the new corona virus infection. I enjoyed skiing because I was supported during the long expedition, and I have spent my life in the future, not forgetting the feelings of gratitude to those who have supported me, and to be able to support someone. Thank you. ”
Junko Hoshino (Women's Moguls)
"This was my last Olympics. It was my first time in eight years since I participated in the 2014 Sochi Games. I felt regretful, but I was quite satisfied with the results. I couldn't finish it. After that, I received warm words from many people. I was really grateful for the thoughts I had when I came to the Olympics. The Olympics are still special. I am grateful that I realized that again and was able to stand on this best stage. "
snow board
Yoshiki Takahara (Men's Snowboard Cross)
"I am honored to have fought on behalf of Japan. I did not reach the medal, but I experienced many things and learned this. I will make use of my experience in my future life and take on challenges toward my goals. Thank you for your continued support. "
Ryuki Tobita (Men's Slope Style / Men's Big Air)
" It will be a very disappointing Olympics after the competition. Although I was able to do it in practice, I failed. However, I am proud to have set the stage on a great stage through the Olympics. I ended up with a very disappointing result, but this time. I thought I would do my best to further improve my competitiveness in the future by carefully re-examining the points of reflection and improvement of the snowboard cross. When I was walking, a player from a different event told me to exchange pin badges, and I was happy to be able to exchange Japanese and foreign pins and communicate with them. ”
Kaito Hamada (Men's Slope Style )
/ Men's Big Air)
"At the time of the competition, I challenged with the same feeling as in the usual competition. However, I felt the support from the people around me, and I thought the Olympics were amazing. I couldn't get a good ranking in the Olympics. I think I was able to leave a mark, and I think it was more influential than before. I want to heat up the snowboarding scene in Hokkaido. First of all, an environment that makes it easier for kids to go up. And I want to make a practice facility to create an environment where everyone can go up, not just me. After landing on the third run of Reiraku Iwabuchi in the big air final. I was impressed by the good points of snowboarding when everyone gathered together and said "Yaba!"
Hiroaki Kunitake (Men's Slopestyle / Men's Big Air)
"I'm disappointed that I ended up in 4th place, but I'm very grateful to the people who supported me. I don't want to end up in 4th place, so next Milan・ Cortina Danpezzo I would like to work forward toward the Winter Olympics. I was motivated to see everyone attacking. ”
Yuka Nakamura (Women's Snowboard Cross)
“ What kind of place is the Olympics? I was able to know if it was a start from scratch, but I will do my best to give back to everyone who supported me and the sponsors so that I can return to the Olympics. "
Masa Onizuka (Men's Slopestyle / Men's Big Air)
" I would like to thank everyone who supported me for taking on the match in a ready state. The results of this tournament were not very good, but the days of striving for the gold medal are sure to live. I think it will come. "
Reiraku Iwabuchi (Men's Slopestyle / Men's Big Air)
" It was a mentally tough Olympic Games because there was too much happening and I couldn't afford it. It was really difficult to concentrate on the competition. But I'm glad I was able to slip to the end. If I had a hard time in the future, I think it's not worse than this time and I think I can be positive. Everyone should come to the third big air final. I will never forget that. ”
Murase Kunitake (Men's Slopestyle / Men's Big Air)
"I was disappointed that I couldn't get good results in the slopestyle, but it was a good memory to be able to finish in 3rd place in Big Air. I want to keep going. I was very impressed to see the athletes from other sports fighting against me on TV throughout the Olympics. "
Skating short track
Kazuki Yoshinaga
"I was aiming to win a medal at this Olympics, but I'm very disappointed that I didn't get the result I was aiming for. However, I was able to skate as hard as I could. I was able to learn what I was aiming for and what I was missing. I would like to continue to move forward by making use of these lessons. And thank all the people who supported me, and someday I will do my best again so that I can give back with the results and humanity. "
Kota Kikuchi
" I felt that there are still many things I can do after the competition. I want to work hard on my daily practice and training while being aware of whether I want to fight. ”
Shogo Miyata
“ Thanks to the support and support of many people, I was in good shape and I was able to put out my strength. However, it was far from the gold medal I was aiming for, and I did not reach it. I will make further efforts by making use of what I experienced this time to give back to the people who supported me by winning the gold medal four years later. I would like to continue. Thank you very much for your support. ”
Katsunori Koike
“ This was my first time at the Olympics, so I took up the challenge. It was far from a satisfactory result, but it was supported by many people. It was a tournament that made me realize that I was on this stage. I would like to continue my daily training without forgetting the regrets of this tournament and return to this stage four years later. I would like to give back to the many people who supported me in the form of results. Thank you for your support. ”
Junrei Kikuchi
"At the second Olympics, I was able to put out my full potential. I couldn't win the medal in the relay event that I was aiming for, but I was able to win in the individual event. With the support of many people. I was able to stand on the stage of the Beijing Olympics. Thank you very much. "
Yuki Kikuchi
" Thank you for all your support. I couldn't reach the goal of "winning medals", but the Olympics four years ago. I was able to see a different view. There are many things that I can see because I was seriously aiming for a medal, and I was impressed by the struggle of everyone at TEAM JAPAN regardless of whether they took the medal or not. I got the courage. It's been four years since I had a lot of pain, but thanks to my teammates' hard work, the staff who support me, and the people who support me, I'm looking forward to it no matter how hard it may be. I am deeply grateful that I have been able to stand up to it. I sincerely hope that the appeal of the Olympic Games and the splendor of sports will be conveyed to as many people as possible. "
Shione Kaminaga
" It was my second appearance, but I won a medal. It didn't happen. I'm disappointed that I couldn't get any results because many people supported me by the time I returned to this stage, but I was able to put out all the power I have now. During the non-race period, I supported various competitions and was inspired. I have four years to go, so I will win the medal next time. "
Luge
Seiya Kobayashi
"Standing on the big stage of the dream of the Olympics, I was very nervous and made a big mistake, and it was a regrettable race. However, many people said," I was impressed by the race. I got the courage. " I was very happy to hear from you. After experiencing this tournament, I will grow toward the Olympics four years from now so that more people will know about the luge competition and be impressed through the luge. Also, I enjoyed interacting with overseas athletes, other athletes, and volunteer staff of the skeleton that I had never interacted with before. "
Biathlon
Tsukasa Kobonoki
"I was able to carry the thoughts of various people at the first Olympics. I didn't reach the results I was aiming for, but I think I've put out my strength. And I can enjoy the Olympics. After experiencing this tournament, I felt that the team that won the medal had really good teamwork. I would like to contribute to the spread and development of Biaslon in the future, but various reforms are also necessary.
Kosuke Ozaki "
It was my
first Olympics, but I was able to race without excessive tension. Due to the influence of altitude and the cold, I could not adapt the respiratory system well and I ran well. I feel that the fact that I couldn't do it affected my performance. In the shooting, although there was a strong wind, I think I was able to shoot convincingly. I think I was able to do it. I think it was because I was chasing this stage without giving up. And I realized again that many people are supporting me in aiming for this stage. Next, I will support myself. I wanted to be a good place to go. I understand that every country and region has a strong desire to go to the Olympics, but I feel that I am enjoying it even more. "