Torchbearer Stories from Ehime Prefecture! 🔥 🇯🇵
✅ KIKUGAWA Tomoe is a sports lover. Although he has always been in a wheelchair, with his passion, he’s participated in 30K and 10K marathons, and has also been awarded many sports trophys in Ehime Prefecture.
His journey to becoming a torchbearer wasn’t as easy as he thought. After he got selected, he couldn’t raise his hand due to cerebral infarction. However, he went through physical rehabilitation so he could be part of the relay. Today, he has carries the dreams of everyone and lit the way with the flame of hope. 🔥❤️
✅ NAKAGAWA Tomonobu was born on the day of Nagano 1998 Opening Ceremony 🏟 – and he weighted only 700g due to Down syndrome. With this once in a life time opportunity, Nakagawa wants to showcase the heart of people in Kamajima Town, while connecting his relationship with Nagano 1998 and Tokyo 2020. 🇯🇵
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