Along with delay came the loss of access to archery ranges under restrictions imposed in response to the pandemic.
In the Paralympics slated to start Aug. 24, Okazaki will compete in both the individual and mixed team matches in the “W1” class for para athletes who have limited function in both lower and upper limbs and compete from a wheelchair.
Furthermore, in February this year, her partner in the mixed team event, Yoshitsugu Naka, died at the age of 60.