Common Arrogance of Mima Ito and Roki Sasaki’s Controversial Traits

The “words and deeds” of Mimasa Ito of the women’s table tennis team have become the talk of the town.

After a grueling selection race, Ito was omitted from the Paris Olympics team, but there was still a chance that she would be selected as a reserve (alternate).

However, at the open practice for the World Championships team competition held on the 8th of this month, Ito said, “I am not suited to be a reserve.

I don’t think I am suited to be a reserve. I don’t think I will go.

I don’t think I will go. This was interpreted as meaning that she would not go even if she was selected, and some criticized her.

Ito also caused a stir when he said that he had not yet decided whether or not he would play in the team competition even if he was selected for the team competition when he failed to make the singles team.

It is only natural that they are not in the right frame of mind when they are asked about the team competition right after their motivation has run out. It’s a pity that she was beaten for that,” said an association official.

Regarding the “declining to be an alternate,” Mizutani Jun, who was paired with Ito, expressed his feelings on his X (formerly Twitter) page.

The Olympic Games have a very strict limit on the number of players, and only one reserve player and one male/female practice partner are allowed to enter the venue. Ito, who uses a different type of rubber on the back surface, is not a suitable training partner.

Also, in table tennis, where injuries are rare, it is almost impossible for a reserve player to play in a match. In light of the above, Ito is believed to have indicated that he may withdraw from the tournament even if he is selected as a reserve player.

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