Members of ‘TEAM JAPAN’, participating in the Paris Olympics, including athletes competing in athletics, judo, and cycling, departed from Haneda Airport on July 22nd on Japan Airlines (JAL) flight JL45 (Boeing 777-300ER, aircraft registration: JA738J).
The JL45 flight was boarded by 13 athletes including Shohei Iizuka in athletics, along with TEAM JAPAN’s delegate leader, Mitsugu Okaguchi, President of the Japan Association of Athletics Federations, deputy leader Kosei Inoue, and approximately 50 other members. Kenichiro Ochi, Executive Officer of JAL, greeted the team before departure, stating, “The efforts of TEAM JAPAN serve as a stepping stone of courage for children and the youth, inspiring them not just in sports but in various areas of life. We pray for their success and that they demonstrate their full potential.” Okaguchi responded with, “We will translate your support and expectations into courage, unite our hearts, and do our best. TEAM JAPAN, we are on our way.”
The JL45 flight carrying the team left gate 149 at 10:21 AM. JAL staff members bade farewell holding a banner that read, “Go for it! Nippon!”
The Paris Olympics will commence on July 26th. The total number of team members is 744, including 409 athletes and 335 coaches and officials. JAL has signed an official support sponsorship agreement to assist with the team’s travel needs.
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