“Filled with the feeling that the day has finally come to receive this medal. It’s a medal we all won together.” Kaori Sakamoto and Yuma Kagiyama on the upcoming Olympic awarding ceremony
Kaori Sakamoto and Yuma Kagiyama about the upcoming awarding ceremony for 2022 Beijing Olympic team medals.
original source: news.yahoo.co.jp
The award ceremony for the team event at the Beijing Olympics will take place on August 7 in Paris. Team Japan will receive silver medals. Here’s a translation of Kaori Sakamoto and Yuma Kagiyama’s comments.
Kaori Sakamoto said frankly, “I’ve been waiting and waiting for the past two and a half years, so I feel like I’ve finally been able to attend this medal ceremony.”
“I’m filled with the feeling that the day has finally come to receive this medal. It’s a medal we all won together, and it’s refreshing to receive it at a Summer Olympics venue. Such experiences are rare, so I think it’s wonderful,” she said with a smile.
Yuma Kagiyama mentioned, “A medal won with this team is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Some of the athletes have already retired, so I really feel happy,” he commented. Regarding Shoma Uno, who was a member of the team but could not attend due to schedule conflicts, Kagiyama hoped, “Carrying Uno’s feelings, I hope to enjoy the ceremony.”
Related topics: Kaori Sakamoto, Olympic Games, Yuma Kagiyama
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