Akama Rizu, a first-year student at Tohoku High School from Sendai City, has been selected to compete in the Paris Olympics in skateboarding. Voices of joy are being expressed by those involved. Read the article on this video > https://news.ntv.co.jp/n/mmt/category/sports/mmb9a1d3cb70d6432cb706289465af2972 Akama Rizu, a street skateboarder, participated in the final qualifying race for the Paris Olympics, held in Hungary in the early hours of the 24th, Japan time. Japan’s three representative slots are determined by world rankings, and before the final tournament, Akama was ranked first among Japanese skaters. Akama placed fourth in the tournament, and although she was overtaken by 14-year-old Yoshizawa Ren in the world rankings after the tournament, she was ranked second among Japanese skaters and was selected to represent Japan in the Paris Olympics. Ogidou Moritaka has been coaching Akama, a Sendai native, for four years, since he was in second grade of elementary school.Ogido Moritaka of Ogido-style Skateboarding School said, “She said that this was her goal, so I’m very happy that she was able to keep her word. I believed in her too, so I’m glad. She has a great sense of balance, great concentration and a competitive spirit. She has the ability to listen and understand what you teach her. If you listen and give her a task, she’s able to do it the next time she comes. She has an incredible ability to absorb. Also, when it comes to competitions, she doesn’t want to lose. When she competes against herself, she’s so competitive that she’ll keep challenging you until she wins. That’s what makes her so strong.” He apparently got in contact with Akama on social media on the 24th. Ogido Moritaka of Ogido-style Skateboarding School said, “She contacted me and said, ‘Next time I’m going to win the gold medal,’ so I told her to go for it with confidence.” Skateboarding is popular among young people.Announcer Kohei Asano reports, “Since the Tokyo Olympics, the number of boards on display at Rifu-cho equipment stores has increased dramatically. We are looking forward to even more excitement leading up to the Paris Olympics.” The boom is not a passing fad, and the excitement is still continuing, with many repeat participants in the paid skateboarding classes held at the stores. Taichiro Suzuki, Murasaki Sports Aeon Mall Shin-Rifu Branch: “The last time the Tokyo Olympics were held, Japanese skaters did very well, so I have the impression that not only are there kids and adults who look up to them, but there is also a sudden increase in children who want to start. It’s great that local skaters from Miyagi Prefecture are participating in the Olympics. If they do well, it will help revitalize skateboarding in the area, so we hope to support them.” On the evening of the 24th, at the skateboarding practice field in Tsutsumioka Park in Miyagino Ward, Sendai City, young people were seen practicing diligently.様連れのご参加も大歓迎です。 English: Practice member: “(Q) Do you know Akama? I’ve met him a few times. He’s incredibly talented and has a great personality. He’s very cheerful and kind to everyone.” This elementary school boy also says he has had the experience of being taught by Akama. Elementary school student: “I used to practice with him (Akama) at the skate park in Kawasaki. He’s kind and taught me tricks and did all sorts of things for me.” The Paris Olympics will begin on July 26th. Hopes are high that Akama will do well and win a medal. ◆For the latest news from within Miyagi Prefecture, click here[Miya TV NEWS NNN]https://news.ntv.co.jp/n/mmt #News#Miyagi TV #Miya TV◆Currently streaming the latest information and videos from Miyagi![Miya TV App]https://www.mmt-tv.co.jp/miyatele_app/[HP]https://www.mmt-tv.co.jp/[YouTube]https://www.youtube.com/c/miyatele[Video Portal]https://www.mmt-tv.co.jp/movie/ ◇Nippon TV News Department’s SNS X https://x.com/news24ntv TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@ntv.news Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ntvnews24 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ntv_news24/ ◇The latest news from across the country[NTV NEWS NNN]https://news.ntv.co.jp/
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