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Congratulating the Olympic Champs: Something to Remember! (February 26)
I was one of the lucky kids chosen to give flowers to the winners of the Nordic combined team event at the Snow Harp cross-country course. On February 20, I handed a bouquet to Bjarte Vik of Norway after his team took the gold medal in the event. I was really excited, but nervous, too. I just wanted to hurry up and give him the flowers!When we did get up to the athletes to give them the bouquets, they were very kind. They shook our hands, and they even greeted us in European fashion, placing their cheeks against ours. I was happy just to be giving them the flowers, so the whole experience was really special. I'll never have another one like it! It was a very happy moment for me. I still get excited thinking about it. (Report from Hakuba Middle School: Sayaka Shiro)
A smiling Sayaka remembers the flower ceremony.