Update : 2021-9-21
Tokyo 2020 Paralympics Congratulations!
Great Achievements of Athletes Related to Soka City
Tokyo 2020 Paralympics were held from August 24 (Tue).
Among the participants were Mr. TAKAHASHI Kazuki, a boccia player from Seimon, Soka City, representing Japan and the swimming team of the Republic of Columbia, whose host town was Soka City, and both achieved great results.
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Mr. TAKAHASHI Kazuki (from Seimon) |
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Mr. TAKAHASHI Kazuki, who participated in the boccia mixed pairs (Impairment Cerebral Palsy, BC3) won the first silver medal as a Japanese, losing a close match with Korea.
Boccia mixed pairs (Impairment Cerebral Palsy, BC3)
Mr. Takahashi (left) and Mr. Taoda (right), assistant, in the final
[Photo credit: Kyodo News Service]
Smiling Mr. Takahashi, with the silver medal (front) and Mr. Taoda, assistant (back)
[Photo credit: Kyodo News Service]
The Swimming Team of the Republic of Columbia
2 Gold Meals, 4 Silver Medals and 4 Bronze Medals
The swimming team of the Republic of Columbia won the total of ten medals, including Mr. Nelson Crispin winning a gold medal in Men's 200m individual medley (Physical Impairment, SM6), with a world record.
Mr. Nelson Crispin, who won a gold medal with a world record
Smiling Mr. Daniel Serrano, with the national flag
Paralympic team of the Republic of Columbia
[Photo credit: The Paralympic Committee of the Republic of Columbia]