41-year-old Yoshihiro Nitta, who won three gold medals in the Paralympic cross-country skiing and set the stage for the Beijing Games as a culmination, finished his participation in individual events and said, "The race was finished in a neat manner. Cross-country skiing. I had a fulfilling time because I had skiing, "he said.
Japanese ace Nitta, who has participated in the Paralympics for seven consecutive tournaments and has won three gold medals, finished seventh in the 20-kilometer classical at the Beijing tournament, and the 1.3-kilometer sprint free was eliminated in the semi-finals and entered the individual event. I finished participating.
Nitta, who responded to an interview with NHK at the Olympic Village on the 10th, said, "It's been a while since I finished the race in such a neat way, and it was a tournament that reminded me that various people are supporting me. Cross-country skiing Because of that, I was able to spend a fulfilling time until now. "
On top of that, about Taiki Kawayoke, who was expected to lead the Japanese national team in the future, "I was very happy that Taiki Kawayoke, who has been chasing himself since he was in elementary school, won the gold medal. It was a break, "he said with a refreshing look.
"I want to raise the level of the Japanese team"
Nitta, who has announced that he will retire only this season, said, "I don't know what kind of position I will be in the future, but I think it is important to be close to the players and think about tactics, so the Japanese team is one step higher. I want to raise it to the top. I want to convey the fun and charm of cross-country skiing to people with disabilities, including the discovery of athletes. "