宇宙飛行士を目指していた高校生の頃、失明に至る難病が発覚しました。徐々に視力を失っていきましたが、様々な経験を経て、今は障がいを持ったおかげでたくさんのことを学ばせていただいたと感じています。感謝は心を豊かにし、多様性はイノベーションを生みます。こんな時代だからこそ、それをみなさんに伝えていきたい。パラアスリートとして、いかなる状況であってもチャレンジを続け、それを発信することで社会に価値を創出します。みなさんと一緒に、一日一生、全身全霊で進んでいきます。

When I was a high school student aiming to become an astronaut, I was diagnosed with an incurable disease that led to blindness. I gradually lost my eyesight, but after various experiences, I now feel that I have learned many things thanks to my disability. Gratitude enriches the heart, and diversity creates innovation. It is precisely in times like these that I want to convey this to everyone. As a para-athlete, I will continue to take on challenges no matter what the situation is, and by communicating these challenges, I will create value for society. Together with you all, I will go forward with all my heart and soul, one day at a time, for the rest of my life.