Nodoka Harada from Soja City, who won the gold medal in the softball of the Tokyo Olympics, was awarded the Prefectural Honor Award from Okayama Prefecture on the 13th. Nodoka Harada won the gold medal for the first time in 13 years as a member of the Japan Women’s Softball National Team. At the award ceremony, Governor Ibaragi presented a certificate of commendation and a commemorative medal in honor of Harada’s achievements. (Governor Ryuta Ibaragi, Okayama Prefecture) “The first gold medal in a softball competition related to Okayama Prefecture. It gave dreams and hope to the people of Okayama Prefecture.” Harada made a hit in the final match against the United States. Greatly contributed to Japan’s victory. We shared the joy of the medals by playing the gold medals won by Governor Ibaragi and others. (Tokyo Olympics Softball Nodoka Harada) “I’m glad that I’ve been able to connect with what I’ve done so far. I want to continue to be active and bring smiles and energy to everyone through softball and become a player who can carry the Hinomaru again. Harada is the ninth player to receive the Okayama Prefectural Honor Award. ..
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