“I’m very happy that such an occasion was arranged, but I still think it would have been better to have received it on-site before the excitement had completely cooled off.” Shoma Uno on receiving Olympic team silver medal
Shoma Uno on receiving Beijing 2022 Olympic team silver medal.
original source: Nikkansports / Hochi News
Shoma Uno on commented on receiving Beijing 2022 Olympic team silver medal. Due to scheduling issues, Uno was unable to attend the ceremony held in Paris, together with the Japanese team. Japanese Olympic Committee held a separate ceremony for Shoma in Tokyo on the 10th. Here’s a translation of his comments.
During the media scrum that followed, when asked about where he would place the medal, he smiled and said, “I think I’ll display it where it’s most needed and appreciated.” His response to a follow-up question made everyone laugh: “Well… it’s really up to everyone.”
On this specially arranged occasion, he expressed his gratitude, “You have all cherished the results from this precious Olympic stage. To be surrounded by so many people, and not just once but twice. I was inevitably absent the first time, so I am extremely grateful for this second opportunity.”
“I am very happy that such an occasion was arranged, but I still think it would have been better to have received it on-site before the excitement had completely cooled off,” he said.
At the award ceremony held in Paris on the 7th of last month, representatives from Japan attended with words “Uno,” “Shoma,” and “SHOMA.” written on their fingers. It warmed his heart. Overflowing with gratitude towards his teammates, he expressed, “I haven’t really acted like a senior to everyone; I have been pursuing my own path throughout my sports career. Even so, I was very happy to know that they carried on my will and thought of me on that stage.”
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