Ambassador
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2008:Beijing Paralympic Games 5th Place
2012:London Paralympic Games 5th Place
2016:Rio Paralympic Games 5th Place
2023:7th Czech Para Table Tennis Open Runner-up
My name is Kimie Bessho, also known as the "Butterfly Madam" of the Japanese para table tennis national team.
This time, I will be participating for the first time as an ambassador at the Asia Junior Sports Exchange Games 2024. I look forward to working with you all.
Although I may be like a "grandmother" figure to all of you, I believe this is a wonderful event where we can deepen our interactions and exchange information with athletes from other countries, transcending age barriers.
I believe that the experiences gained from this exchange tournament will be a treasure and a valuable asset in your future.
Please enjoy yourselves, strive to improve to the fullest, and do your best to deliver the highest performance.