East Japan earthquake devastated the national athletic meet held this month and this national disabled persons sports meeting on the symbol of the revival. After the March, players from around the country, disabled persons sports meeting took place in
, Iwate Prefecture, kitakami City Athletic Stadium opening ceremony attended by Crown Prince and Tasso Takuya Governor of Iwate Prefecture and declare it.

followed by the Crown Prince "tournament of post-disaster reconstruction, bridge toward a bright future and hope. I want to progress in society both people with disabilities and people without both support each other "as mentioned.

after this OTA Junichi and Takahashi Asuka players in Iwate Prefecture at the Olympics to compete in track and field, and lit the Olympic torch "bonfire" (permission), but respond vigorously to show appreciation for support from the national figure to compete at our best throughout, given courage and inspiration to demonstrate until the end the oath was.

Estimated 3,300 people participated in the

event the 24th is competitions such as athletics and wheelchair basketball.