Kenichi Chizuka
Kenichi Chizuka
ability apologize athletes delegation improve japanese number reduce results view wretched
I think it is better to reduce the number of athletes in the delegation in a view to improve their ability to compete. We must take these wretched results seriously. I apologize to the Japanese people.
gold saw took worth
It really took a long time. I was very excited. When I saw her win, I cried. ... One gold is worth 10 bronzes.
course generate helped missing momentum
Of course Kato missing out was disappointing. He couldn't generate any momentum in the first run. But it can't be helped and we just have to keep on hoping.
five looking might original outlook talking three various win
Our original outlook was that we are looking to win five medals. Talking with the various federations, we might get two or three more.
apologize japanese results wretched
We must take these wretched results seriously. I apologize to the Japanese people.
accept achieve apologize failing five goal humbly japan medals number people possible result terms winning worst
We had the worst possible result in terms of the number of medals and we humbly accept it. I apologize to people in Japan for failing to achieve the goal of winning five medals.