World Champions Honored in Tokyo Following Success in Paris

Mai Koyanagawa, the 2026 World Senior Women’s Freestyle Champion, and Hideaki Hanawa, the 2026 World Junior Men’s Freestyle Silver Medalist, were recognized recently by Tokyo leaders during a visit to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. They were joined by leaders from the Tokyo Baton Association and the Jiyugaoka Baton Club, along with association representatives and coaches.

During the visit, the athletes shared details of their achievements with Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike and later met with the Vice Speaker of the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly.

Both leaders congratulated Koyanagawa and Hanawa on their accomplishments and recognized everyone who helped them reach the world stage and represent Japan with confidence and distinction.

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