LIXIL conducted a tennis experience event with the theme of 'realization of universal society'. Kei Nishikori and Wheelchair Tennis Funa Azari, Guest Appearance!
In respect of "respect for diversity", LIXIL also carries out a challenge plan for wheelchair tennis in addition to general tennis experience. By doing so, I can learn the importance of respecting each other regardless of age, disability or not. This event was held to make such a thoughtful heart a chance for the children to think. The facial expressions of elementary school students who actually interacted with tennis were full of joy and fulfillment.
Hidemi Sakuma
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2017/07/29
Wheelchair tennis player's Ariyoshi Shipwalon (7th place in Japan ranking) appeared!
Boat water: I think that I would like to have fun playing tennis with everyone. Wheelchair tennis is a competition that can be hit back if it is 2 bounces. However, as wheelchair operations are tough, it is necessary to have a solid practice before get used to it. As a future goal, I think that I would like to take medals by first participating in the Tokyo Paralympic Games.
Ariyoshi Shipwu who carefully teaches how to ride a wheelchair for competition. The children were absorbed.
By fixing the belt on the shoes, the movement becomes smooth.
Nishikori appeared surprise! The children seemed nervous.
Brocade:Hello. Today is a short time, let's play tennis with it.
Boat waterI will meet you for the first time (with Nishikori). Thank you. I am very nervous.
Brocade: Sitting in a wheelchair (hitting a ball) is dozens of times hard, but amazing! I have done it once, but I abandoned it in about 10 minutes. I think that I can not do it unless my head is bad because there are lots of things to hit back and play the ball while operating a wheelchair.
I started tennis lessons. Nishikori checked each player's play.
Children who were instructed by Nishikori players were full of joy.
Nishikori players who gradually become serious mode.
Shipwater player who enjoys rally with Nishiki player.
The venue gets excited to play Nishikori.
Children pairing with Nishikoro play desperately play.
After pair confrontation, shaking hands honoring each other's good fight.
After the tennis end, the moderator interviewed the children.
- How was it that you met the Nishiki player at this distance?
children:it was fun.
- Can you support the Nishikori player?
children: Yes, yes.
Brocade：そ、そんな、言わせないでください(笑)
Boat water: It was a lot of fun because we were able to play tennis regardless of disabled people or healthy people. Thank you very much.
Brocade:I had fun. Everyone was fine, and I think that training (shipwrex) will be hard work from now on, but please do its best aiming for No.1. Let's all keep on having great dreams.
LIXIL
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