TOKYO, Dec 21 (News On Japan) - The Athletics Awards, an annual ceremony organized by the Japan Association of Athletics Federations, was held on December 19th in Tokyo. Haruka Kitaguchi, who became the first female athlete to win the annual MVP award for two consecutive years, expressed her mixed emotions during the event.
"It was a year full of great results, but it was also incredibly tough," said Kitaguchi, the javelin queen of the Paris Olympics. "Next year, I want to focus purely on throwing even farther, aiming for my dream of reaching 70 meters."
Kitaguchi's performance continues to inspire as she sets her sights on new records and achievements in the upcoming year.
Source: Kyodo