Keigo Okawa (31) from Tsuchiura City, who participated in the Tokyo Olympics as a representative of Japan for water polo men, paid a courtesy call on Mayor Mariko Ando of the city hall on the 25th and reported on his success in the Olympics. Okawa said, “I was able to show the goodness of the water polo. Even if there were no spectators, the support was encouraging and helpful.” Okawa spent elementary and junior high school in Tsuchiura. This time, he participated in “Poseidon Japan” as the captain of the Japanese national team for water polo boys. Japan defeated South Africa in the final round of five qualifying league games, winning for the first time in 37 years. In a courtesy call on the day, Okawa said, “While the training environment was not set up due to the corona wreck, the whole team won one victory. The Japanese water ball world grew, but it did not reach the target medal. I want to connect to the next one, “he recalled. For children aiming for water polo, he said, “First of all, I would like to create a place to talk online.” Mayor Ando, who handed over the bouquet, said, “I’m proud of having an Olympic athlete in Tsuchiura. I’m looking forward to the next activity.”
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