Modern pentathlon is called the “King of Sports” because of how tough the competition is. It is a tough competition in which one athlete competes in fencing, swimming, equestrianism, shooting, and running to determine the ranking. Taishu Sato and Misaki Uchida (both from the Japan Self-Defense Forces Physical Training School), who will be competing in the Olympic Games for the first time in this event, attended a press conference held in Tokyo. When asked about their goals for the Paris Olympics, Sato said, “My goal is to be the first Japanese to win a medal. That’s all I have in mind, so I’ll just fight to the death to aim for that.” Uchida also said, “I want to work hard with the goal of winning a medal. I think it’s a battle with myself to win, so I want to fight to the best of my ability in each event without losing my spirit.” Both men and women expressed their strong desire to become the first Japanese athletes to win a medal. The venue for the modern pentathlon is the Palace of Versailles, a famous landmark registered as a World Heritage Site. Regarding competing at the historic site, Sato said, “I think it’s a once in a lifetime experience to compete at the Palace of Versailles, so I’m only thinking about getting results and coming back to Japan.” Uchida also said, “I’m happy to be able to participate in the Olympics. I’m even happier that the venue is the Palace of Versailles, and I’ve never been to France, so I want to enjoy the atmosphere of the Palace of Versailles and the atmosphere of the venue while competing.” *Please note that there is no narration in this video.
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