The representative athletes of the judo world championships to be held in October held a press conference, and Hifumi Abe, a gold medalist in the 66-kg class of the Tokyo Olympics, enthusiastically said, "I think it's a milestone, so I'm just going to win." I talked about
Before the Judo World Championships will be held in Uzbekistan from October 6th, three athletes, including Abe, a representative of the 66 kg class, held a press conference at the dojo in Meguro-ku, Tokyo.
Abe said, "Winning the Olympic title gives me confidence. I've gained more confidence in judo than ever before, and I'm heading in the right direction." Did.
Then, in preparation for the competition, which will be held with a "gold bib" that can only be worn by athletes who have won the Olympics, "I feel some pressure, but I am proud of it because it can only be worn by those who have won the Olympics." I want to fight. I think this world championship is a turning point, so I just want to win.”
Naohisa Takafuji, a gold medalist at the 60-kilogram class in Tokyo, said, "My physical condition is improving, and I'm getting close to the condition I was in at the Olympics. I am practicing every day to see if I can do it."
On top of that, he expressed his enthusiasm, saying, "The domestic competition at the Olympics is tough, so if we don't win at the World Championships and widen the gap, we will be overtaken. I want to win the gold medal."
In addition, Soichi Hashimoto, representative of the men's 73-kilogram class, said, "This year's theme is to recapture the throne, so I want to win and give a good report." I was.