2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic GamesJun 6, 2016 by Rebecca Johnson
Japanese Men's Olympic Team Named
Japanese Men's Olympic Team Named
Japan's 2016 Olympic Team has been named, according to the Japan Times. The team will be comprised of these five athletes: Kohei UchimuraKenzo ShiraiYusuke
Japan's 2016 Olympic Team has been named, according to the Japan Times.
The team will be comprised of these five athletes:
Kohei Uchimura
As the six-time world and reigning Olympic champion, Uchimura is surely the leader of this talented team. Kato is a strong all-arounder, while Shirai is particularly stunning on floor.
Shirai is ready for his first Olympic experience:
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The team will be comprised of these five athletes:
Kohei Uchimura
Kenzo Shirai
Yusuke Tanaka
Koji Yamamuro
Ryohei Kato
As the six-time world and reigning Olympic champion, Uchimura is surely the leader of this talented team. Kato is a strong all-arounder, while Shirai is particularly stunning on floor.
Shirai is ready for his first Olympic experience:
I am confident, having won through the very competitive national team selection, and trustworthy experienced colleagues will be there. I want to compete in the team event with a goal of winning it.Japan is aiming to win its first team gold time since the 2004 Athens Games.
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