http://www.nikkansports.com/sports/asia/2014/news/f-sp-tp0-20140911-1365110.html translated by Brett Larner Sanitary and housing equipment manufacturer Toto held a sendoff meeting Sept. 11 at its offices in Shiodome, Tokyo for company workers to voice their support for Incheon Asian Games women's marathon team member Eri Hayakawa , 32, and other Toto-sponsored athletes. Three athletes were feted including members of the Asian Paralympics team. Hayakawa vowed to supporters that she would go for the gold medal, telling them, "As a national representative I am aware of my responsibility, and I will do my best to produce results that will let me finish with the best kind of smile and bring you all back good news." The Toto-sponsored athletes competing in the Paralympics are women's wheelchair basketball player Chihiro Kitada , 25, and women's wheelchair tennis player Miho Nijo , 33. Using language chock full of Kansai slang, Takada made the full house laugh ...
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