Of course Kato missing out was disappointing. He couldn't generate any momentum in the first run. But it can't be helped and we just have to keep on hoping.
I feel very sorry for the people of Japan.
I think it is better to reduce the number of athletes in the delegation in a view to improve their ability to compete. We must take these wretched results seriously. I apologize to the Japanese people.
Our original outlook was that we are looking to win five medals. Talking with the various federations, we might get two or three more.
We must take these wretched results seriously. I apologize to the Japanese people.
We've been saying our goal is to win five medals of any color.
We can only count on Kato for a gold medal but there are many competitors who have medals within their reach.
We had the worst possible result in terms of the number of medals and we humbly accept it. I apologize to people in Japan for failing to achieve the goal of winning five medals.
It really took a long time. I was very excited. When I saw her win, I cried. ... One gold is worth 10 bronzes.
I think our goal of winning five medals is appropriate.