Seon Okazawa is a boxer based in Kanoya City, Kagoshima. He has been confirmed to participate in the 2024 Paris Olympics. A pep rally was held in Kagoshima City on the 13th to wish him success on the big stage, and Okazawa spoke about his enthusiasm for the Olympics. Okazawa entered the venue surrounded by applause from many people. Approximately 100 people related to the project attended the pep rally on the 13th. Okazawa is a 28-year-old from Yamagata Prefecture, and came to Kagoshima in 2018 as a training instructor for the prefecture. He participated in the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, but lost in the second round. Still, he went on to win the World Championships and win the gold medal at the 2023 Asian Games, qualifying him for the Paris Olympics, making him eligible for his second consecutive Olympics. Okazawa: “(How are you feeling?) I’m feeling good. I’m in pretty good shape, and I really have to do it this year, so I’ll do my best.” At the venue were high school students who admire Okazawa and work hard at boxing. The appearance of us too. Ryuto Kanda, captain of the Kagoshima Technical High School boxing club, 3rd year student: “(The belt) is extremely heavy and shiny, so I hope I can do my best.” “I have a photo of me winning the world championship in the club room, and I watch the matches on YouTube.” He is someone I look up to.” Okazawa: “I have a strong feeling that I let down many people at the Tokyo (Olympics), and it remains a truly regretful memory for me.” “This year, I thought, “It was great to see this guy boxing.” “I want to show everyone my Olympic gold medal because I realized once again that I’m not doing this alone.” I want to give back to Kagoshima with the gold medal. Okazawa, who will be competing in the Olympics for the second time in a row with a strong desire to reach the top and a feeling of gratitude, plans to attend overseas and domestic training camps to prepare for Paris.
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