Tokyo 2020 President Seiko Hashimoto attended final pool match of Japan women’s team
FIVB President Dr Ary S. Graça F° on Monday welcomed the President of the Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Seiko Hashimoto, to Ariake Arena, the breath-taking Olympic volleyball venue.
Tokyo 2020 President Hashimoto attended the Japan women’s national volleyball team’s high-stakes final pool match against the Dominican Republic. The host nation needed a win to secure a place in the knock out stages of the competition. The Japan team were unfortunately unable to emulate the gold medal success of their 1960s counterparts, losing 10-25, 23-25, 25-19 and 19-25, but they left it all out on court in their final match of Tokyo 2020.
The FIVB President thanked Tokyo 2020 President Hashimoto for the dedication of the Japanese parties to hosting a safe and secure Olympic Games in a time of unprecedented challenges. He also praised the exceptional quality of the venues and the flawless organisation of the volleyball and beach volleyball events.
The FIVB President said:
“It was an honour to welcome Tokyo 2020 President Hashimoto to the beautiful Ariake Arena. I must thank Tokyo 2020, the other Japanese parties and the IOC for their tireless efforts in organising a fantastic Olympic Games.
“The Japan women’s team may not have made it to the knockout stages of the tournament, but they clearly displayed incredible resilience and fighting spirit in all their matches. I have no doubt that they will be back stronger than ever in future competitions.”
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