Otani’s wife Mamiko’s former college teacher reveals her kindness.

2024-03-24

Mamiko looking for a chance to shoot while dribbling in the Women’s U24 Four Nations Basketball Tournament in 2005, while still a student at Waseda University.

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Mamiko (left) shoots a shot despite colliding with an opponent. Mamiko (left) has the strength to go for the shot even when she collides with her opponent.

Fujitsu, where Mamiko played for the team, also played a “congratulatory video” for Mamiko.

Interview and text by： Toshiki Tsuda
Toshiki Tsuda is a reporter for Sankei Shimbun, covering professional baseball, the 1992 Winter Games in Albertville, and the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona. He retired after serving as head of the sports department and a member of the editorial board. Currently a sports writer. Author of "Sports Reporting without Blurring (Kotoshisha)" and other books.
PHOTO： Afro (2nd photo)

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