“INSIDE AKATSUKI” is a video content that allows you to see the “real appearance” of the players of the Japan national basketball team recorded by the Japan national team. In this series, we will start a training camp for the Women’s World Cup and tell the back side of the Japan Women’s National Team who flew to Australia every day.
On the morning of the match against Mali, head coach Toru Onzuka reaffirmed his goal, saying, “Of course, the goal is to win a gold medal.” He demanded that he fight with no regrets.
Head Coach Onzuka explained again about the regulations for advancing to the quarterfinals, and considering the case where the score is tied, he said, “Let’s keep in mind to score points until the very end and keep the score difference.” I told you.
With the game just hours away, the players are in relaxed mode and smiling. In the care room, Shiori Amma participated in the staff’s rice ball contest.
A group that arrived at the venue. In the locker was a message of support in Japanese and English from the local school. And in the match, Aika Hirashita, the youngest, fired a series of 3-point shots to draw the flow, and Nanako Toto continued to accelerate the momentum. After that, he dominated the game without losing strength on the ball and won by 33 points.
After finishing his first interview, Hirashita showed a relieved expression, saying, “I was nervous.” Head Coach Onzuka said, “Don’t be happy with your father and mother. It’s a filial piety,” and treated the Cinderella girl.
