Haruna Kagiya (2nd year, Faculty of Policy Management) Finishes 4th in the Women's 50-Meter Backstroke Final at the 6th East Asian Games (2013/Tianjin)

2013.10.17

At the 6th East Asian Games, held in Tianjin, China from October 6 to 15, Haruna Kagiya, a second-year student in the Faculty of Policy Management, placed fourth in the final of the women's 50-meter backstroke in the swimming competition.

Women's 50m Backstroke: 4th place, 28.93

It was my first international competition, and although I was very nervous, I was able to enjoy the race.

However, I was very disappointed that I couldn't make it to the podium.

This experience reminded me of how tough competition can be.

Competing on the international stage was a new experience for me in many ways, and while there was some confusion, I feel I gained a lot from it.

I hope to apply what I learned from this competition to my future training and races.

→ Japanese Olympic Committee: The 6th East Asian Games