Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya kickoff features Kazunari Ninomiya and Kasumi Ishikawa

Actor Kazunari Ninomiya and former professional table tennis player Kasumi Ishikawa attended a kickoff press conference for the upcoming Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. The event marks the first time the games have been held in Japan in 32 years, since the 1994 Hiroshima games.

Ninomiya, serving as the TBS Special Ambassador, and Ishikawa, the TBS Special Athlete Ambassador, discussed their roles and expressed their enthusiasm for the tournament. During the conference, the two participated in a table tennis match where Ninomiya successfully returned a serve from Ishikawa.

Ninomiya also addressed the issue of online behavior, urging viewers to refrain from social media slander and harassment against athletes. He emphasized the importance of supporting players' mental health and creating an environment where fans can celebrate the competition together. Ishikawa highlighted Haruka Kitaguchi, the 2024 Olympic javelin gold medalist, as a notable athlete to watch.