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Pyeongchang Olympic medalists talk about, thanks to fans and new resolve Vol.1 [Japan Representative Reports - Ski Competition ~]

The Japanese national team of the Pyeongchang Olympics went to a reporting briefing session on February 27 held at Tokyo Midtown in Roppongi, Tokyo, attended by about 5,000 general audiences. In retrospect, Japan earned 13 medals including 4 gold medals at this event. It was the highest number of medals in history of the Winter Olympics, exceeding 10 pieces of the 1998 Nagano Games. The Japan Olympic Committee (JOC) has declared the support theme of the tournament as "Winter, burn it, give it! Courage 2018" and encourage the players. As a result, Japan was caught in an unprecedented medal rush, and each figure fought was engraved deeply in the hearts of the people. This time, I will give thanks to the fans of the players who gave me such excitement and each feeling for the next stage.

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"We, everyone, team, Nippon! It's getting hotter, everyone will go out like this!"

Tokyo midtown of Roppongi which is a bit chilly. Mr. Shozo Matsuoka, the head coach of the Japanese national team, gave a loud voice all the fans who gathered at the sight of the Pyeongchang Olympic at a glance, and warmed up the venue.

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On this day the Pyeongchang Olympics Japan National Team, who returned from Korea, divided into 10 competitions and events and entered the stage, the battle in a foreign country which was held for 17 days from 9th February, was held in front of 5000 fans Report in.

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Prior to the Japanese national team, JOC's Yao Saito vice president, Yamashita Yasuhiro vice president, Ito Hidenori general manager, Kohei Nao, who was captain of the Japanese national team, and Nagi Kasai Noriaki played the stage.

Representatively standing before, Kodaira sent a message to the gathered fans while wearing two brilliant medals.

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"Everyone, Thank you very much for sending me a warm cheering at the Pyeongchang Olympics, although it is said to be the number of medals won and the number of prizes exceeding the Nagano Olympic Games, but I think that all the Japanese delegates did everything and work out the fight And please continue to cheer for us to reach the Pyeongchang Paralympic Games after this, the players of the Tokyo Olympic Games in the 2020. Also, thanks to this Pyeongchang Olympics, we are also interested in winter sports I hope many people will come to the venue.Thank you so much for this time. "

Following the captain who finished the greeting, the flag hand Kasai gave an impression of the opening ceremony, and answered as follows.

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"I was ordered to play such a big role and waved the flag with full power," Deliver power to the players! "As a result, I was able to take a lot of medals, thanks to your encouraging encouragement I think that led to such a wonderful achievement, it was really good. "

Kasai is 45 years old, the oldest Japanese player. Although winning medals did not come true, they played the eighth most frequent appearance of the Olympics alone and left a legend as a legend.

4年後の北京五輪で50代を目前にした体でも、いつもと変わらずに飛ぶ姿をまた、見せてくれるはずだ。

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Finally the Japanese delegation entered.

Initially skiing competitions cross-country, jump, and freestyle players went upstage and were greeted with great cheers and applause, saying "I was waiting" from the fans.

First of all, the first interview in the interview was Sara Takanashi who won the first bronze medal in ski jump girls normal hill individual.

When asked about the Olympics' impressions and the desire for the medal of grief, a word that seemed a little humble, Takanashi players came back.

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Matsuoka: Mr. Sara has returned to Japan earlier after taking a medal, but what kind of thought did you see the activities of other players?

Takanawa: After having finished my own competition, I was inspired and inspired by letting me see the Japanese team's success on TV all the time. So, I thought that I would like to become such a player, too.

Matsuoka: Okay. It was not like getting caught, was not it! What? There was a frustrating feeling at the Sochi Olympics so we came here. Mr. Sara won over myself. How was such an Olympics this time?

Takanawa: Since I could fly while enjoying in myself at the last minute, it was a memorable game. But I did not reach the target gold medal, so I have a regretful honest thought, but I think I will try my best after switching over the next 4 years.

Matsuoka: Finally, what kind of place is the Olympics for Mr. Sara?

Takanawa:I agree. It is a special place and you have learned a lot of things. I was truly valuable experience.

Matsuoka: For us also, Mr. Sara is special. Thank you!


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Takanashi, who is looking forward to four years from now, caught the result this time with positive attitude, although he felt regret.

Although Takanashi who raised 53 victories of the most frequent Thai of the past through the jumping man and woman, in the season before the Pyeongchang Olympics, there is no way victory. Even so, she went up to the podium and four years ago I got a medal that I did not reach one more step.

The smile that I showed at the medal award ceremony appeared shining more than the medals on the neck.

Next time I was called, Hara Ohchi player of Freestyle Men's Mogul who won the first bronze medal in the Japanese team.

It would definitely be he who brought momentum to the Japanese national team.

A 20 - year - old young man who was impressive with an innocent smile frankly talked to Mr. Matsuoka 's question how he felt at the time.

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Matsuoka: Well, in fact, I told Hara what I really apologize. When I took the medals for the first time, "I did not think that honesty would get medals mostly" .... But I guess that was probably honest feeling around. How was yourself?

Original: After all, my grades were not good, so I thought it was natural. But in myself I had a feeling of "Do it absolutely!"

Matsuoka: However, the original players also said that it is "not targeting a gold medal". In fact, what do you feel about by looking at medals of this color?

Original: I wanted a gold medal, but my first podium was a big stage like the Olympics, so I was really happy about the color of the medals.

Matsuoka: Moreover, it seems that for the men's mogul world, it got the first medal. It's awesome! Is there such a feeling that you can go forward further with this?

Original: I already think that I really want to run as hard as this.

Matsuoka: Besides, I think that being welcomed is the first time in my life.

Original: Yes, I think it is really amazing. I think I'm really glad that so many people come to see it. Everyone, thank you.

Matsuoka: Hara original Mr. Smile wonderful! Congratulations on medals! !

And at the end of the ski competition, Mr. Masako Ishida of cross country grasped the microphone.

2006年のトリノ五輪から4大会連続出場を果たしている37歳は、全種目を通じて日本代表女子の最年長。葛西選手と共に日本のスキー界をここまで引っ張ってきた第一人者だ。

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Matsuoka: Cross Country Ski Girls 30 Km The classical was the last game of the last day of the event. You really did your best. What kind of Olympics did it become?

Ishida: I truly slipped 30 kilometers at the end of the last minute, so I thought that I wanted to get results that would be shut down in a good way for the Japanese team. I did not receive the prize, but it was good as I thought I was able to run tightly like running.

Matsuoka: Cross-country thinks that patience is the most necessary. Please tell us the charm why you can do your best with why.

Ishida: Well, that's what I say on my own, but I look like me and I'm 37 years old (laugh). Nevertheless I thought that I followed Kagansai forever for a long time, because I was really doing cross-country skiing. If you try this competition, your body shape tightens well, so please try it if you like.

Matsuoka: Please continue to go out the Olympic Games ever with Kasai. Thank you very much!

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