At the Paris Olympics, Shinnosuke Oka emerged as a prominent figure by winning the gold medal in the men’s gymnastics all-around competition. At the age of 20, Oka, the youngest member of the Japanese gymnastics team, achieved his second gold medal on Wednesday. His victory was achieved by narrowly surpassing two highly skilled Chinese gymnasts. This result was particularly notable as Daiki Hashimoto, who had won gold at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and was anticipated to lead the team, finished in a disappointing sixth place. Earlier in the games, the Japanese team had also secured a win over China in the team event, further highlighting their strong performance.

Oka’s victory was marked by his perfect performance and steady skills throughout the competition. Unlike many of his competitors, including Hashimoto, who faced difficulties and made mistakes, Oka completed his routines without any errors. The final event, the high bar, was especially stressful because the difference between him and the second-place competitor, Zhang Boheng, was very small. Even though Oka felt nervous, he stayed focused and performed his routine with great accuracy. He recognized that the Chinese gymnasts were very skilled but stressed that he was dedicated to doing his best. With this gold medal, Oka showed a strong desire to keep improving in gymnastics and to reach even higher goals. Inspired by the famous gymnast Kohei Uchimura, Oka is determined to continue working hard and achieving excellence in future competitions.