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The Prime Minister in Action
Congratulatory Telephone Call to Para Alpine Skier Momoka Muraoka
March 14, 2018
Photograph of the Prime Minister making the congratulatory telephone call to alpine skier Momoka Muraoka
[Provisional Translation]
On March 14, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe made a congratulatory telephone call to Para alpine skier Ms. Momoka Muraoka, who won a gold medal at the PyeongChang Paralympic Games.
In his congratulatory telephone call, the Prime Minister said,
“Congratulations, Ms. Muraoka. This is a long-awaited gold medal. It was a splendid achievement. Although you ranked fifth during the previous Sochi Paralympic Games, you won all the medals this time—bronze, silver, and gold. You received medals in all your events. You have truly inspired and given courage to many Japanese people.
I have heard that you are constantly saying that you are striving to do even better. I believe that your attitude of continuously challenging your own limits has truly moved everyone.
I hope that you will continue to work hard and aim even higher.
Congratulations.”
