Sporting clays player, Ms. Nakayama, receives The Daily Yomiuri newspaper Japan Sports Award

The 58th Japan Sports Award presentation ceremony sponsored by The Daily Yomiuri was held at the Imperial Hotel on January 16, 2009. Ms. Yukie Nakayama, a member of our sporting clays club who works in the Corporate Communication Department, won the highest excellence award of sports association. The award is presented annually to athletes and sports associations with remarkable achievements during the year.

Award presentation ceremony

Ms. Nakayama won the highest excellence award of sports association, because in addition to qualifying for the Beijing Olympic Games by winning the world cup in Korea, and taking 4th place at the Olympic Games, many people were moved by her loving relationship with her daughter, Mei.

Ms. Nakayama smiles while holding the trophy

Together with many athletes who achieved wonderful results in various sports, Ms. Nakayama received the award with a beaming smile. At a party after the ceremony, she answered questions and spoke of her ambition to compete in the London Olympic Games.

Ms. Nakayama answers questions

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