ISLAMABAD - The ambassador of Japan to Pakistan Matsuda Kuninori has wished success for Pakistani Athletes at the Tokyo Summer Olympics which has kicked off in Japan.
All of the Pakistani Olympic contingent have arrived in Japan, said a press release issued here. The ambassador while wishing the Pakistani athletes, said, “Congratulations to the athletes, coaches, supporting staff, and the families of the Pakistan’s Olympic Team for competing in the Games. I respect your resilience and dedication to professionalism as the world goes through a health crisis. I would like to convey my best wishes to the Pakistani Olympic Team,” he said and added: “I hope that, through watching the top-level competitions of the Olympians, the world will be encouraged to stand stronger together as we fight through these unprecedented and difficult times.”
Before leaving for Japan the athletes also shared their messages regarding the Olympics with the Embassy of Japan. Athlete Arshad Nadeem said, “I am glad to qualify for participation in Tokyo Olympics Japan, 2020 and feel proud that I represent my country in Tokyo Olympics. My training for said competition is at par. I am working hard to compete for top honor and Inshallah, hope I shall perform well & win medal for my country.”
Athlete Najma Parveen said, “It was my dream that I participate in such a mega event and represent my country and bring laurel for my country around the World.” Badminton player Mahoor Shahzad said, “I am looking forward for the mega event in Japan. I am excited to play at the sports arena and give my absolute best. It is my first appearance in Olympics and I am hoping for a great journey at an amazing place like Japan.”
Judoka Shah Hussain Shah said, “I struggled hard and qualified for Tokyo Olympic which is a dream of millions of athletes. It is a moment of great honour and pleasure for me to represent Pakistan in world’s biggest and most colorful event. I believe that it is just because of support of my family, Pakistan Army & National Sports bodies of Pakistan.”
Shooter Gulfam Joseph said, “After winning the Olympic quota in my debut international match, I have focused on my training to perform well in the OlympicsI’m looking forward to shoot good in competition and to visit beautiful Tokyo.” Shooter Ghulam Mustafa Bashir said, “I am very excited to participate in the Tokyo Olympics in the 25m Rapid Fire Pistol event. I’m hoping for a warm welcome and good competition environment in Japan.”
Shooter Muhammad Khalil Akhtar said, “Dream of participating in the Olympics is finally coming true. It’s time to deliver whatever I have learnt and trained myself for.”
Swimmer Syed Muhammad Haseeb Tariq said, “I’ll be competing in the swimming events in the Tokyo 2021 Olympics. I’m looking forward to having a great but safe experience in Japan.” Swimmer Bisma Khan said, “On behalf of the Athletes in Pakistan, I thank you for hosting us in Tokyo Japan. We express our sincere gratitude to the embassy of Japan in Islamabad Once again.” Weightlifter Talha Talib said, “I’m going to Tokyo Olympics 2020 to compete in 67kg category of weightlifting. Olympics is the highest event and I am looking forward to represent and honour for my country.”