World Cup-winning Japanese footballer Nahomi Kawasumi confirmed she will not take part in the coronavirus-delayed Tokyo Olympics torch relay, after originally pulling out last year because of concerns over the pandemic.
Kawasumi, who plays in the US for National Women’s Soccer League side Sky Blue FC, tweeted Monday that she has not changed her mind over being part of the event, due to start on March 25, citing worries over infections and travel arrangements.
Members of Japan’s 2011 World Cup-winning squad are due to use the Olympic flame to light the torch at the start of the nationwide relay in Fukushima.
“Once again, I have declined to be a torch runner on March 25, 2021,…
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