Japan won the bronze medal in the eventing team at the Paris Olympics. This is the first time that Japan has won a medal in eventing team competition. This is the first time in 92 years since Baron Nishi, also known as Takeichi Nish, and Uranus won the gold medal at the 1932 Los Angeles Games | NHK

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1. In Japan, where equestrianism is a minor sport, this unprecedented medal win became a hot topic as a historic achievement. Those involved in equestrianism, horse racing, and the protection of retired racehorses hope that this will help equestrianism become more popular among the general public, and that the number of spectators and participants will increase. Because horse racing is popular among the public, the JRA’s huge profits are used to strengthen athletes and purchase horses. Horse racing fans who sympathize with the JRA, which is seeking new jobs for retired racehorses, and retired horse protection organizations, were also watching the equestrian events, and the fact that Australia had brought a former racehorse also became a hot topic, as it was seen as “dream-inducing.”

2. Do the horses get a medal? Seems like the horses should get a medal… or a sugar cube or something.