Ryoko Tani (right) and Uta Abe pose for a commemorative photo after the lecture
Photo By Sponichi
The password is “Money in Paris, money in Paris!” Ryoko Tani (48), who has won five consecutive Olympic medals in the women’s 48 kg judo class, gave a lecture on the 30th at the Ajinomoto National Training Center in Kita Ward, Tokyo, to the women’s representatives from the Paris Olympics. This is the first time that she has held a similar event since her retirement, and she gave a golden message to her juniors as she prepares for her performance with less than three months until the opening.
Even though she was petite at only 1 meter 46, the aura she emitted was overwhelming. While Abe Uta said, “He has a great aura,” Natsumi Tsunoda, who is also in the 48kg weight class and is aiming for the first Olympic gold since Tani, seemed overwhelmed, calling her “a TV person.” Tani himself was smiling and said, “I wanted to help. I’m rooting for you so that you can achieve your goals,” but some of the players even burst into tears while posing for commemorative photos.
He gave specific advice such as spending the day with the Olympics in mind and setting your next goal on the podium, but in the end, he compared it to his words when he was an active player: “Gold in Tamura, Gold in Valley.” “It’s gold in Paris, it’s gold in Paris,” he exclaimed. Just as he had lived up to expectations no matter the situation, he had high expectations for the success of his juniors. (Rei Abe)
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2024-04-30 19:17:38
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