Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics Appreciation Event: "Olympian Talk Show" with Miho Takagi and Ayano Sato

Public Interest Incorporated Foundation Japanese Olympic Committee (Location: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, President: Seiko Hashimoto, hereinafter "JOC") and Mitsui Fudosan Residential Co., Ltd. (Location: Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director and President: Toru Kamura, hereinafter "Mitsui Fudosan Residential"), a group company of Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd., a TEAM JAPAN Gold Town Development Partner, held an "Olympian Talk Show," an appreciation event for the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at "Cafe & Restaurant CENTRALE" within "TEAM JAPAN 2020 VILLAGE," an Olympic Movement Promotion Base located in HARUMI FLAG, the former Tokyo 2020 Athletes' Village. This event was held to leverage the unique characteristic of the former Tokyo 2020 Athletes' Village, aiming to create a positive impact of sports on the town and society. It featured Miho Takagi and Ayano Sato, speed skating athletes who performed actively in the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics and announced their retirement in March of this year. The event conveyed gratitude to both athletes for bringing excitement to Japan, and through various talk themes, they shared valuable experiences unique to top athletes. Over 120 attendees listened intently. At the beginning of the event, Ms. Takagi and Ms. Sato greeted the audience and expressed their gratitude for the great support they received during the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. Following this, they looked back on their Olympic experiences and talked about the difficulties they faced in their competitive lives and how they overcame them. Interesting stories unfolded regarding individual events (speed skating) and team events (team pursuit) in skating, such as the differing points of focus and the roles of each athlete in team pursuit. They also touched upon topics related to "food" at the athletes' village in previous games. Next, regarding their retirement from competition, they reflected on their active careers and discussed their aspirations for the future, including challenges they wish to undertake. Towards the end of the event, a lottery was held for TEAM JAPAN goods signed by both athletes, after which children presented them with bouquets. Finally, Ms. Takagi and Ms. Sato sent a warm message to children aiming for future Olympics: "Please take care of your health, enjoy the sport, and strive towards your goals," concluding the event. Ms. Miho Takagi Born in Nakagawa District, Hokkaido. As a Japanese national representative for women's speed skating, she made her Olympic debut at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics as the youngest ever at 15. She won a gold medal in team pursuit at the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics, a gold medal in the women's 1000m at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, and three bronze medals at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, earning a total of 10 Olympic medals, the most by any Japanese female in skating history. She announced her retirement in March 2026. Ms. Ayano Sato Born in Akkeshi Town, Hokkaido. Won a gold medal in women's team pursuit at the PyeongChang 2018 Olympics, becoming the youngest Japanese female gold medalist in Winter Olympic history at the time. Won a silver medal in women's team pursuit at the Beijing 2022 Olympics and a bronze medal in women's team pursuit at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, securing medals in three consecutive Games. She announced her retirement in March 2026. Event Outline Name: Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics Appreciation Event "Olympian Talk Show" Date and Time: Sunday, April 26, 2026, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Venue: TEAM JAPAN 2020 Village Cafe & Restaurant CENTRALE (1F, 2-31 Harumi 5-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, within LaLa Terrace HARUMI FLAG) Organizer: Mitsui Fudosan Residential Co., Ltd. Co-organizer: Public Interest Incorporated Foundation Japanese Olympic Committee Cooperation: The Farm Co., Ltd. About TEAM JAPAN 2020 VILLAGE TEAM JAPAN 2020 VILLAGE opened in Harumi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo in March 2024 with the full support of Mitsui Fudosan Residential, as an Olympic Movement Promotion Base for the JOC. To inherit the legacy of the Tokyo 2020 Games in the symbolic location of the former Tokyo 2020 Athletes' Village, it consists of an exhibition area (a satellite of the Japan Olympic Museum) and a dining area. TEAM JAPAN 2020 VILLAGE Exhibition Area Cafe & Restaurant CENTRALE (Cafe and Restaurant Ce