Last Tuesday, September 30, City of Suzuka hosted the ceremony to present "The City of Suzuka Honorary Award for Athelete" (Suzuka-shi Sport Eiyosho) to Ito-san.

There were about 250 people, including members of Japanese Parliament, local council members, city officials, and members of local athletic clubs.

During the ceremony, Ito-san said:

"Like my motto 'Win without impudence. Lose without regret',

not only my success in Beijing, I would like to continue to contribute this community, and hope to leave another footprint in the future."

Congraturations.

 This Sunday morning, Ito-san will compete half marathon at Nagara-gawa Fureai Marathon. This will be the first race for Ito-san after Beijing Paralympic. The race starts at 11am.