Japan women’s basketball team holds training camp in Sapporo

The Japanese women’s basketball team, aiming to win the long-awaited gold medal, is holding a training camp in Sapporo in preparation for the international training match against Australia this week. Attention was given to Machida Rui, from Asahikawa, and Toudou Nanako, from Sapporo, both of whom graduated from Sapporo Yamanote High School. They sweated and smiled from time to time. They spoke of their enthusiasm for this important match, which will determine the team members. Only the first 40 minutes of the practice was open to the public. Attention was given to Machida Rui, from Asahikawa, who contributed to the team’s silver medal win at the Tokyo Olympics, and Toudou Nanako, from Sapporo, who was the youngest member of the team at the time. The two, who are aiming for two consecutive Olympics, sweated and smiled from time to time in a relaxed manner. With the Paris Olympics members not yet announced, this training match will be an opportunity to show off. They spoke of their enthusiasm for this important match.Higashito: “I’m going to have to go through the selection process, but I’m going to have fun and hope to give back to all the people who’ve helped me.” Machida: “I’m looking forward to my first game in Hokkaido as a member of the national team, and I’ll do my best to show my true colors.” #Asahikawa #Machida Rui #Sapporo #Higashito Nanako #Basketball #Paris Olympics #Sapporo Yamanote High School #HTB #The men’s game on the 22nd will be broadcast live on HTB