“Izumo” for speed, “All Japan” to decide the best university in Japan on Iseji, and “Hakone” for the climax. Nippon Cultural Broadcasting will be broadcasting the “Student Three Major Ekiden” live this year too!
Nippon Cultural Broadcasting Corporation will host Yusuke Takabayashi (Rikkyo University Athletic Club Men’s Ekiden Coach) as a commentator for the 36th Izumo Ekiden, the debut of the “Three Major Student Ekidens,” on October 14 (Monday / holiday) from 1:00 pm We would like to invite you to join us as a live broadcaster and announcer of Kazumi Saito.
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–After you complete the article registration, how do you feel?
“Honestly, there were other players I wanted to use in the 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th positions, so no matter who I use at the moment, I can challenge the best members of the team. . I think we were able to put together the best six.”
–That’s why the summer was a great training camp.
“During the summer, I was surprised, too, because we were able to practice at a much higher quantity and quality than last year. I think the fact that we didn’t have any injured players was a factor in the improved atmosphere of Ireland. the team.”
–It all started when you won the seeding rights at the Hakone Ekiden during the New Year, right? What do you think about this as a team?
“Being able to get the seeding rights… In a way, we were able to get the seeding rights in a dramatic way, so I think that’s the catalyst for the team right now.”
– Layout of this article. There are a lot of first year students, so what do you think (Currently 3rd year admissions)
“I don’t really think about the grades, but the reality is that there are three first-year players among the players who are very strong at the moment, I want to get them with good experience so that they able to aim higher.”
–What about the upper class men?
“The fourth year students who have been through a lot of hardship and worked hard during the times when they were unable to participate in the three major Ekiden due to the corona virus, are able to Accepting Izumo Ekiden for the first and last time, which no other university has, and I am very proud of it.
–What is the overall strength of this year’s team?
“Although we don’t have any particular fitness, I think we have a really organized and comprehensive ability that is on a par with other universities, so everyone is fighting for fifth place in the Ekiden .”
–What is your ideal for running a race?
“It’s a short distance relay, so a slow start in wards 1 and 2 will definitely affect the final rankings, so I gained momentum in the 1st and 2nd wards, and then (Kiprop) Evans (1st year) in the 3rd year. So, if things are going well, we have to build momentum, and if things go bad, we build them back. firmly focused on achieving their goals I want to do that.”
–What about Ward 1 player Irihama (Kidai, 3rd year)?
“He’s in great shape. Everything in the summer training camp was perfect, and he did it with 80% effort, so I think he’s got a lot of strength.”
–What do you think of Anchor Nishikawa (Chisei, 4th year)?
“As a fourth-year student, he has a strong desire to finish as the ace, so of course he is practicing, and I think he will finish with the feelings of everyone on the team in mind.”
――What do you think of this Izumo Ekiden in terms of the three major Ekiden?
“This is my first time in nine years in the Izumo Ekiden, and it will be a challenge for one of the three major Ekiden races, so even though I have won in the past, I want to put all that into my back and run. a bold race because not everyone knows about the Izumo Ekiden.
– What are your goals as a team?
“The team as a whole set a goal to finish fifth at the beginning of the year, so we want to finish fifth and continue to the next Ekiden.”
◆『I’ll Take It” Presents Live Broadcast of the 36th Izumo All-Japan University Selection Relay◆
14 October 2024 (Monday/Sports Day) 13:00-15:30
Commentary: Yusuke Takabayashi (Rikkyo University Men’s Track and Field Ekiden Coach)
Live commentary: Announcer Kazumi Saito (Bunka Broadcasting)
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