The Glory of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Karate vol.1 KIYUNA RYO

"Thank you for everything" What I felt at the Olympics

On August 5, 6, and 7, 2021, the historic Olympics were held for the first time for karate. On August 6, the second
day of the games, Ryo Kiyuna, who was born and raised in Okinawa, the birthplace of karate, brought Japan its first
gold medal.
His powerful kata demonstration and his resolute appearance as a martial artist before and after the match.
However, when he was interviewed immediately after winning the gold medal, he was so overcome with emotion
that he choked up and said, "I am so grateful for everything”. Many people were also moved by his performance.
What did the first Japanese karate gold medalist feel about the Olympics? The following is an interview with the
first Japanese karate gold medalist about his feelings on the day of the Olympics, what he saw in himself, and his
thoughts.
At the closing ceremony, he was the flag bearer for the host country, Japan.