[Swimming]Former Japanese national team member Ryosuke Irie announces retirement.Kosuke Kitajima makes a surprise appearance

Former Japan representative Ryosuke Irie has announced his retirement from active duty. The backstroke legend, who has participated in four consecutive Olympic Games since 2008, has led the Japanese competitive swimming team, winning three medals so far. Furthermore, at the end of the press conference, Kosuke Kitajima made a surprise appearance. He concluded the press conference with a bouquet of flowers from legend to legend. ■Ryosuke Irie’s comment: “I feel happy, but I also feel lonely. I’m really happy to have been able to represent Japan for 18 years, from when I first joined the Japanese national team in my second year of high school until last year. ▼Please subscribe to the channel▼ https://www.youtube.com/tvtokyo_sports #Ryosuke Irie #Competitive swimming #TV Tokyo #Sports #SPORTS #TV Tokyo