Aiming for the 2026 Asian Games: Japan's National Surfing Team Shares Their Determination for Gold
The formation ceremony for "TEAM JAPAN," the national delegation for the 20th Asian Games to be held in Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya City in 2026, has taken place. This event is garnering significant attention as a major sports festival that brings together countries and regions from across Asia.
Representing the national surfing team, "Naminori Japan," athlete Mirai Ikeda and coach Tatsuki Tanaka attended the ceremony. Both pledged to perform at their best in the tournament held on home soil in Japan and expressed their strong determination to win the gold medal.
Ikeda spoke of her anticipation for competing on the special stage of a home-hosted event. Meanwhile, Coach Tanaka stated that the team would work as one to prepare and aim for the best possible results.
The Asian Games is a vital competition where top athletes from across Asia face off in numerous sports. There is already significant interest in what kind of performance the Japanese national team will showcase in surfing.
In preparation for the success of the 2026 Games, Japanese national athletes in every sport are continuing their rigorous training. Many fans are pinning their hopes on the success of the Japanese team as they compete on home ground.