Impressions of Japanese athletes after the tournament: Joy and frustration at winning medals

◇I won

Makoto Okamura (Gymnastics): I was disappointed because I wanted to win the gold medal, but I want to be confident that I was able to win a medal in a high-level competition. Aim for higher quality acting.

◇The Olympics are even more amazing

Misa Nishiyama (Nambaku = Gymnastics) I was really happy that I was able to perform in my own way. I was happy that so many people could see my performance in such a large venue, and I felt that it would be even more amazing at the Olympics.

◇You can be confident

Nanaka Kajiki (Nojima = track and field) I'm really happy to get a one-two (with Tomo Tanaka). This result was unimaginable for me two years ago, so I think we can take confidence in that.

◇Correct and then

Japan Women's Coach Kano (soccer) I'm happy that we won. (In the second half) the attack was monotonous, relying solely on crosses from the sides. I want to fix it and move on to the next match against Korea.

◇Very frustrating

Midori Okase (Sumitomo Electric = Track and Field) It's frustrating because I was aiming to win a medal. I wonder if there was something more I could have done. (4th place) was a pretty decent result. I would like to take this opportunity to boost the excitement of the women's short-distance world.

◇I gained confidence

Shota Fukuda (Sumitomo Electric = Track and Field) I'm happy. I was a little disappointed because my record was similar to what I would throw in practice, but when the audience congratulated me, I felt confident that I had won the silver medal. Challenges remain.

◇I'm really happy

Misaki Morota (At Home = Track and Field) My main goal this season was to win this tournament, so I'm really happy that I was able to achieve it.