A training camp for wrestling and men's freestyle athletes was held in Tokyo, and Rei Higuchi, who has been selected to represent the Paris Olympics in the 57 kg class, expressed his enthusiasm, saying, ``I want to do everything to be thorough and lead to a gold medal.''
Two men, Rei Higuchi in the 57kg class and Daichi Takatani in the 74kg class, have already been chosen to represent the men's freestyle competition at the Paris Olympics, which will begin in July this year, and will be attending the National Training Center in Kita Ward, Tokyo. ” and has been attending training camp since the 2nd.
Of these, Higuchi, who won a silver medal at the Rio de Janeiro Games, actively sparred with players in heavier weight classes and showed smooth adjustment with attacks that utilized his speed, such as one-leg tackles.
Looking ahead to the Paris Games, Higuchi expressed his enthusiasm, saying, ``I want to make every effort to practice, manage my meals, and live my life without missing a beat, leading to a gold medal in Paris.''
In addition, Kotaro Kiyooka, who defeated Tokyo Olympic gold medalist Takuto Otoguro to win the 65 kg class at the All Japan Championship last December, has qualified for the Paris Olympic qualifying round to be held this month. He worked up a sweat by practicing with Higuchi, who is also his senior.
In the Olympic qualifying round, if you finish in the top two, you will be selected to play for the national team, and Kiyooka said, ``I only have the image of winning. "I want you to see me become a good wrestler soon," he said emphatically.