The Prime Minister Presents Commemorative Gifts to Outstanding Performers of the 2010 Winter Olympics and Paralympics in Vancouver
Friday, April 23, 2010
Photograph of the Prime Minister presenting a commemorative gift to Ms. Mao Asada
Photograph of the Prime Minister presenting a commemorative gift to Mr. Yoshihiro Nitta
Photograph of the Prime Minister presenting a commemorative gift to Mr. Akira Kano
Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address at the ceremony
Photograph of the Prime Minister enjoying talks with athletes after the ceremony
Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama invited outstanding performers of the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in Vancouver to the Prime Minister's Office, and held a ceremony to present them with commemorative gifts.
At the Olympic Games in Vancouver, Canada, held for 17 days from February 12 to 28, the Japanese National Team won a total of 5 medals. Also, at the Paralympic Games held for 10 days from March 12 to 21, the Japanese National Team won a total of 11 medals, including 3 gold medals.
At the ceremony, Prime Minister Hatoyama presented a commemorative gift to each of the representatives of the Olympic and Paralympic athletes.