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2022/9/28

About the Tokyo Metropolitan Honor Award and Citizen Sports Award Ceremony
(Beijing 2022 Winter Games)

Higuchi player

Muraoka player

Kawajoki player

Morii player

The governor, who commended each athlete, said, ``During the coronavirus pandemic, we were truly given courage, excitement, and hope by seeing everyone who has been working hard every day to perform at their best on the big stage.'' ``The legacy of the Tokyo Games has become even greater as the excitement of last summer's event continued with everyone's success this time.'' ``The legacy of the Tokyo Games will continue to grow.'' , I would like to work with all the athletes to enliven Tokyo through the power of sports."

Governor giving a congratulatory address

Each player expressed their joy at receiving the award and their enthusiasm for the future.

Higuchi said, ``It was my first Olympics, and the training environment wasn't quite set up due to the coronavirus pandemic, but I was able to go into it with a strong spirit.I will continue to do my best to live up to this award.'' .

Muraoka said, ``Six months have passed by in the blink of an eye since the summer of the Tokyo Games, and I wasn't able to train as much as I wanted due to the coronavirus pandemic, but thanks to the support and encouragement from everyone, I was able to do my best.The Paris Games are two years away. I also want to do my best for the 2026 Milan-Cortina d'Ampezzo tournament."

Kawayoke said, ``Although the Beijing Games were a tough environment, I was able to win the gold medal, which gives me confidence in my future.I will continue to do my best to win this kind of award.'' .

Morii said, ``The course at the Beijing Games was difficult, but I was able to get off to a good start with the encouragement of the cheers.I will do my best in preparation for the Milan-Cortina d'Ampezzo Games.''

Additionally, although she was unable to attend, Olympic gold medalist Miho Takagi (women's 1000m speed skating) also sent a video message expressing her joy at receiving the award.

Commemorative photo

List of winners

◇ Tokyo Honor AwardAnd
The award was established in 16 with the purpose of honoring those who, through their particularly outstanding achievements, were widely respected by the people of Tokyo, gave bright dreams, hopes, and vitality to society, and raised the name of Tokyo. Ta.

◇ Citizen Sports AwardAnd
It was established in 20 to honor the achievements of Tokyo athletes who have achieved excellent results in world-class sports competitions, and to share their excitement with the citizens of Tokyo.