The largest boat tournament in Japan, "Asahi Regatta," was held for the first time in three years at the Shiga Prefectural Lake Biwa Rowing Ground in Otsu City, taking measures against infection.
The tournament was held every year by the Kansai Boat Federation and others at this time, but it was postponed for the second consecutive year due to the influence of the new coronavirus.
This year's event was held for the first time in three years while taking measures against infection, such as calling on the general public to refrain from visiting the venue, and more than 1,000 people from 21 prefectures, from junior high school students to working adults, and 395 crew members will participate.
On the first day of the first day, in the morning, qualifying for the general section of "single scull" with one sawer was held.
Although it was unfortunately rainy, the athletes rushed out with a signal to start, and for fast people, they finished the 1km long course in 3 minutes.
A 20-year-old university student from Otsu City who participated said, "It's a pity that there are no spectators due to Korona-ka, but I was able to do my best with the support of my colleagues. I want to thank you for having an environment where you can do what you want to do. "