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Last spurt to compete in the long-desired Paris Olympics
Takano: I understand that you are aiming for the Paris Olympics this year.
Nakai: I had set my sights on the Tokyo Olympics, but I just barely missed out, so with that in mind, I was working toward my goal of competing in the Paris Olympics.
Celeina: Based on the points from 2023, your entry to the Paris Olympics will be decided, right?
Nakai: I was very injured in 2023 so my points are pretty low. So if I get good results at the World Championships in May, I will finally qualify for the Paris Olympics. So now I am training to get good results at the World Championships.
Celeina: First of all, I hope your injury will heal soon.
Nakai: Mr.MARCO, who appeared on this corner yesterday, has been filming me until the World Championships and is making a documentary about me. I am looking forward to it, even though I am under a lot of pressure.
Takano: Is there a plan to release the film?
Nakai: We are aiming to make it around October or November next year. It’s turning out really cool, so check my Instagram if you’re so inclined.
Celeina：Now, “FIST BUMP”, a circle of friends connected by goo touch, is asking you to introduce your friends to us. What kind of people do you introduce to us, Mr. Nakai?
Nakai: This is Mr. BUNA, the manager of “TATTOO STUDIO YAMADA”.
Celeina: In a word?
Nakai: He is a stylish and interesting older brother.
Takano: Easy to understand! How did you get to know him?
Nakai: Actually, we just met recently. Mr.BUNA has a podcast called “WEiRDOS,” and I appeared on it, and we became friends. He is a very interesting older brother.
Celeina: I’m looking forward to seeing him tomorrow. Tomorrow we will connect to Mr.BUNA, the manager of TATTOO STUDIO YAMADA. Today we welcomed Mr. Asuma Nakai, a professional BMX racer. Thank you very much!
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