The Tokyo team formation ceremony for the 24th National Sports Tournament for the Disabled, "Wata-SHIGA Kagayaku Shouspo," was held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Main Conference Hall on Sunday, October 5th, with 300 athletes and officials in attendance.

Greetings from the leader

A speech was given by Katsura Enyo, Chairman of the Tokyo Sports Association for Persons with Disabilities (a public interest incorporated association) and head of the delegation.

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We would like to congratulate all the athletes on representing Tokyo at the 24th National Sports Tournament for the Disabled, "Wata-SHIGA Shining Disability Sports."
This year's Tokyo delegation consists of 231 athletes and 111 officials, totaling 342 people. Standing here, I can truly feel the passion of all the athletes as they prepare for the Games.
I sincerely hope that you will do your best in this tournament and achieve good results as a representative. At the same time, I hope that you will deepen your interactions with athletes from all over the country through competition, make new friends, and experience the joy of playing sports together.
There are about two weeks left until the tournament. Please take good care of your health so that you can fully demonstrate the results of your daily practice during the actual competition. I also hope that the players will cooperate and encourage each other during the tournament so that we can all achieve great results.
Team Tokyo, let's do our best!

Team introduction

The coaches of each sport introduced the athletes and officials of the Tokyo delegation, who pledged to do their best at the tournament.

Awarding of the team flag

The team flag was presented by Tokyo Metropolitan Government Sports Promotion Headquarters Director Watanabe to Team Leader Nobuyo, who then presented it to Kanaga (athletics/physical disability), who will be the flag bearer for this tournament.

Words of encouragement

An encouraging speech was given by Tomohide Watanabe, Director of the Sports Promotion Headquarters.

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Congratulations to the players, managers, coaches, trainers, managers, other officials, staff, and families on participating in the National Sports Tournament for Persons with Disabilities.
At this year's National Sports Tournament for the Disabled, I hope that you will play to the best of your ability, with pride and awareness as representatives of Tokyo. I also hope that the athletes will use their participation in the tournament as an opportunity to broaden the stage for their achievements, compete with athletes from all over the country, deepen their relationships, and further enrich their competitive lives.
I sincerely hope that each and every athlete will do their best and demonstrate the results of their daily practice.
Good luck everyone.

Statement of determination

On behalf of the Tokyo delegation, Mio Koyasu, captain of the women's basketball team, made a statement of determination.

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All of us athletes are grateful to those who have supported us and to the favorable environment we have been given, and we pledge to give it our all, burning with a fighting spirit that is equal to Lake Biwa.

Please support the Tokyo team.