<World to see Para> Former soccer representative "TJ" Junya Tanaka, message to Taku Misawa entrusted to the reporter in charge

Junya Tanaka (right) practicing at the Japan national soccer team candidate training camp = Taken by Taichi Kaizuka on August 1, 2011 at Atsubetsu Park Stadium in Atsubetsu-ku, Sapporo.

J.League and one-legged skier. At first glance, the two, who had no contact with each other, became friends and rivals regardless of competition and disabilities. Former Japan national football team FW Junya Tanaka (J3 Gifu) and Para Alpine men's standing position Taku Misawa (Hiraku) = SMBC Nikko Securities. The two are 34 years old, a classmate at Juntendo University. Tanaka sends a heartfelt ale ahead of the fifth Beijing Winter Paralympic Games, which is the culmination of Misawa. "Taku and I were particularly ambitious. They both said,'I think we'll get along well.' Although the competitions are different, their personalities are very bright and they really hit it off." It's a room in the dormitory. When I met as one of several people in the room next to me, I felt something that I could communicate with at first impression. The line of sight and the direction in which they were facing were the same. "You said,'I'm going to the world.' With two people. It's very positive when I think about it now. Taku was the type who made extraordinary remarks and inspired me, and I (by when overseas) I wasn't calculating (whether I wanted to go to), I was just ignorant. I felt like it was a game to become famous. (For that) I had to go over people. Because each other is aiming for the top. , Which is the top, which is the top. I was playing around with it. It was such a rivalry. ”Tanaka, who entered the university by general recommendation, can never be called an elite highway. Misawa also aimed for the Paralympics as a one-legged skier, which is rare in Japan. Misawa was the first to appear in the world. He made his first appearance at the 2006 Torino Winter Games in the Paralympics and finished fifth in the spin. Its appearance gives Tanaka a great stimulus. "Taku was famous in Nagano (where he was born), giving lectures and publishing his own books. He spoke English (from the time he met) and used his computer to interact with foreigners. Such a figure also lived in my career later. ”At the age of six, Misawa was run over by a truck and cut off his left leg. He must have had a hard time competing and in his daily life. Still, Tanaka has never felt Misawa as a so-called "disabled person." "I was completely overcoming obstacles. Insanely powerful. Powerful. Mental was professional from that time. I thought it was a perfect apprenticeship. Even if there were various things in my childhood, I am now. I felt like I was wondering. After all, in order to do something, I thought that my heart had to be strong. ”In college, Misawa joined the players who later became J.League, and practiced“ bird cage ”as an extension of play. Begins. Misawa in the circle is a "bird". The practice will not end until Misawa cuts the pass of the player who makes the circle. "I won't forgive you. I can't blame you for that. I'll be chasing the ball hard." ◇ Reason why Tanaka dares not "encourage" Grab. He went up to the Japanese national team and also experienced overseas transfers. Even after his return, he won several titles on the J1 stage. Even after graduating, the exchange with Misawa continued. However, while Misawa sends a message every time Tanaka plays an active role, Tanaka rarely encourages Misawa in the face of big competitions such as the Paralympics. why. That's because I want my friends to rejoice more than anyone else. Beijing is the 5th tournament. Misawa has not won a medal yet. "My college friends really want Taku to win a medal. He's probably aware of it, so I don't want that to be a pressure. That's what everyone wants. That's right. There aren't many people who attract people, and it's sad that they can't get medals. ”34 years old. He's in a different competition, but he's definitely a veteran. This season, Tanaka transferred from J1 Kobe to Gifu, the stage of J3 for the first time in his career. Misawa also positions this tournament as a culmination. "Competition really has a limited amount of time." Retirement "will definitely come. At the end, there is no choice but to enjoy it. It's the hardest thing to do when the end is approaching and you can't enjoy the competition. Because it was fun, it's continuing now. "That's why. This is the only word I can give to my friends who challenge the culmination of Beijing. "I really want you to enjoy it. I think it would be great if you enjoyed getting medals. Anyway, please enjoy now. And (I'm telling you)" I'm not going to contact you any more than this interview "(laughs) ) ”I sincerely hope for the best goal. [Takaki Ikuno] ◇ From Taku Misawa to Junya Tanaka His message Full text The first impression was that my eyes were crisp and I was handsome and my body was solid. I've decided to shoot strongly since I was in college, but the characters I write are very beautiful and delicate. I like to sing, so when I was singing songs in karaoke or in a university dormitory, it was fun to hang out on my own. I remember trying to steal the ball from Junya while I was playing, but I wasn't scared by the guard of his hand and the strength of his core. I think that he is an athlete who can connect it to the result by himself even if he has a strong game or a small chance. I went to see almost all of Junya's games in the Kanto League of college soccer, but I was surprised at the high decision rate because I was scoring two goals in a row for several games in the middle of the game. bottom. Even after becoming a professional, when he got a chance to start in Kashiwa, he was a starting lineup with solid results. In Kobe, I scored points every year even though I had a short participation time. There is no year in the J-League that hasn't scored (except for Rookie 2009). For the past year or two, it was very inspiring to see him doing his best without rotting even if he couldn't play the game. Whenever I get in touch, I'm always fine, and besides soccer, I also set up a brand for my favorite clothes, and I think it's cool to be active. Junya is a professional athlete who is a close friend but continues to produce results. I myself continue to seek results. ◇ "Para World" of athletes, related parties, and families involved in the Beijing Winter Paralympics. Introducing the best information to accompany watching the game.