The "Uminomori Waterway", which became a competition venue for boats and other sports at the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics last year, opened as a sports facility on the 29th.
The Uminomori Waterway, a boat and canoe competition venue for the Tokyo Games in the coastal area of Koto Ward, Tokyo, was improved after the Games and opened as a sports facility for practice and competitions on the 29th.
Paracanoeing Monica Setachi, who participated in the opening event at the Tokyo tournament, said, "I was disappointed that I couldn't win the medal, but I would like to use it for practice for the next time."
A hands-on classroom for the general public was also held, and the participants boarded the boat while being taught by the staff on board.
A 75-year-old man who experienced it said, "It feels very good with excellent facilities. I want to use it because it is a well-built facility."
In order to increase the number of users, the city wants to promote use outside of competitions, and a fitness class was held on the 29th, and events such as camping are planned in the future.
Hiroyuki Kashiwara, director of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Life, Culture and Sports, said, "I want you to use this place for a variety of entertainment that makes the most of this lush green space."