Three years ago at home, at the summer event in Tokyo, the Kobe natives rose to the top of the podium in the individual competition, Uta (23 years old) in the 52 kilograms among the ladies and Hifumi (26) in the 66 kilograms of the The men’s sector, however, could not do the same for mixed teams, since the Japanese lost in the final against France.
In dialogue with Prensa Latina, the outstanding athletes, both quadruple world champions despite their youth, confirmed that the goal in Paris is to take the entire loot
The pressure is great, and we know that there will be a lot of level, but winning the second Olympic gold medal and the team title are my goals, I hope to achieve it and enjoy these successes for my country, commented Uta.
For his part, Hifumi expressed expectations about jumping onto the tatami in the City of Light, where the party under the five rings will take place from July 26 to August 11.
I also want the two crowns, although my ultimate goal is to win four consecutive Olympic Games, something very difficult, said the judoka.
Yesterday, the award-winning Abe brothers were the representatives of Japan at a promotional gala with stellar athletes, active and retired, organized by the Adidas brand to present its sports equipment for Paris-2024.
Uta and Hifumi had a pleasant meeting with the glories of Cuban and universal sport Mijaín López, who in August will seek his fifth consecutive gold medal in Greco-Roman wrestling, and Javier Sotomayor, current world record holder in the high jump (2.45) and low monarch the five rings in Barcelona-1992.
The young Japanese champion asked López about the secret of sporting longevity and the key to keeping motivation intact during two decades of work on the Olympic mats.
“A lot of preparation and discipline, and the desire to always bring joy to my family, my country and the people who follow me,” responded the Cuban giant.
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2024-04-19 15:26:11
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